Busy Day Microwave Potato Salad Food

MICROWAVE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 9-11 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add potatoes and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

FAST AND EASY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the eyes and blemishes off the potatoes. Skin them if you prefer but I think they're delicious and they're definitely more nutritional!
• Rinse the potatoes and place them in the microwave undried.
• Microwave the potatoes (three at a time if you're making a double or triple recipe for the whole family or a potluck) spaced evenly apart on HIGH for THREE MINUTES.
• Chop your green onions. Chop your pickle and eggs if desired.
• Flip the potatoes over (careful, they're hot!) and microwave on HIGH for THREE MINUTES more.
• Mix the mayo, spices, onions, and optional pickle and eggs in a medium-sized bowl.
• Let the potatoes rest in the microwave for a few minutes (they will continue to cook).
• Test the doneness of the potatoes with a knife or fork by piercing into the center of each one. If the knife does not go in smoothly or there is resistance, repeat the microwaving process above in increments of ONE MINUTE.
• Place the cooked potatoes immediately into a bowl of cold water. Let cool for a few minutes.
• Remove the potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces (usually halves and then eights will do) - careful, they may still be hot inside.
• Mix potatoes with sauce mixture, and enjoy!

BUSY DAY MICROWAVE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Microwave potatoes and water in 2-qt. covered microwavable dish on HIGH 14 to 16 min. or until tender, stirring after 7 min. Drain.
• Mix mayonnaise, onion, celery, mustard and celery seed in large bowl. Add potatoes; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

EASY MICROWAVE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes and water in 3-qt microwave-safe casserole; cover.
• Microwave on HIGH 16-18 minutes or until tender, stirring after 9 minutes. Drain.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate.

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Wash and pierce potatoes with fork.
• Place on paper towel and micro on high 10/12 minutes.
• Turn over and rearrange after 4 minutes or until tender.
• Remove from micro and cool slightly.
• Peel potatoes and slice into 1/8 inch slices for about 4 cups.
• Cut bacon in small pieces and place in 2 qt casserole.
• Cover with paper towel and micro on high 6 minutes stirring after 3 minutes, until crisp.
• Set bacon aside on paper towels to drain.
• Stir flour, sugar and seasonings into bacon fat in casserole dish until smooth.
• Micro on high 1-2 minutes until bubbly stirring after 1 minute.
• Add water and vinegar to flour mixture.
• Micro on high 4 minutes until mixture boils and thickens stirring after 1 minute.
• Remove from oven and stir until smooth.
• Add potatoes and bacon, stirring gently so potatoes hold their shape.
• Cover casserole and let stand until ready to serve.

COLORFUL AND EASY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Microwave on high, stirring halfway through, until tender, about 9 minutes. Drain any liquid that may have accumulated.
• Mix Caesar dressing, carrots, green onions, Hatch chile pepper, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in potatoes.

BUSY DAY LUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the garbanzo beans, tomato, onion, heart of palm, mozzarella cheese, thyme, olive oil, and lemon juice together in a bowl until evenly mixed. Season with salt and pepper and retoss.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD - MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Wash and pierce potatoes all over with fork. Microwave on paper toweling for 7 minutes. Turn over and microwave for another 7-8 minutes. Remove from microwave and set aside to cool.
• Slice bacon into 1/4 inch pieces and distribute around a flat casserole dish. Microwave for 2-4 minutes until bacon is about half cooked. Add onion and celery, stirring to coat with the bacon grease. Continue cooking, stirring after every minute, until veggies are soft.
• Stir together water, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and flour until no lumps remain. Add to cooked bacon in dish and microwave for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir thoroughly. Keep microwaving and stirring every minute until the sauce becomes thick.
• Remove skin from potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and add to sauce. Add parsley and stir well, but gently, so the potatoes don't fall apart too much.

BUSY DAY SALAD

Steps:

• On a serving plate or two individual serving plates, arrange the lettuce, ham, salami and eggs. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.