Creamy Dijon Potato Salad With Basil Food

WARM DIJON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cut into cubes.
• Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, vinegar, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. Add potatoes, red onion, and green onions; gently toss to combine.

CREAMY LEMON BASIL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot with cold water and add some salt. Cover, bring to a boil and boil until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, cut in half and transfer to a bowl.
• Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over low heat until just light golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Mix together the mayonnaise, olive oil, pesto, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Pour half the dressing over the potatoes and toss to combine. Sprinkle over the pine nuts and stir in. Add more dressing to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate the potato salad for a few hours. To serve, sprinkle lots of small basil leaves over the top.

CREAMY DIJON POTATO SALAD WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until tender and cool.
• Mix together mayo, ranch, basil and Dijon and blend.
• Pan fry panchetta let drain.
• When potatoes are cool mix in sauce then gently fold in veges and cheese.
• Garnish with panchetta and a couple basil leaves.
• Let sit in fridge for 1 hour.
• ENJOY.

CREAMY DIJON-DILL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a big pot with enough water to cover by 1-inch. Season with salt and bring the water to a boil. Cook just until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and return them to the uncovered pot off the heat. Let them sit until almost room temperature. (Cooling them in the warm pot will get rid of any excess water in the potatoes, and that's good.)
• Meanwhile, cut the white parts off the ends of the celery stalks. Cut the stalks in half lengthwise, then across into 1/4-inch slices. Stir the celery, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the remaining ingredients together in a serving bowl large enough to hold all the potatoes.
• When they're cool, cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces, add them to the bowl as you go. Stir gently until all the potatoes are coated with dressing. You can make the salad up to a couple of hours in advance. Keep covered at room temperature. Don't refrigerate or the potatoes will lose their rich, smooth texture.

LAYERED BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a 3-1/2-qt. glass bowl, layer greens, carrots, macaroni, peas, onion, ham and cheeses. In a small bowl, combine the first six dressing ingredients; spread over salad. Garnish with eggs if desired. Cover and chill for several hours.

LEMON-BASIL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange potato wedges in an even layer on a lightly greased broiler pan; coat wedges with vegetable cooking oil spray. Bake at 475 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and golden.
• While potatoes are roasting, cook the bacon. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Whisk together lemon juice and next 5 ingredients; whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream. Gently toss potatoes, onion, and 1/2 cup lemon mixture.
• Wash spinach thoroughly; pat dry with paper towels or spin dry. Arrange spinach evenly on a platter or in 6 individual bowls. Drizzle with remaining lemon juice mixture. Top with potato mixture and sprinkle with the bacon.

BASIL PESTO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Add white wine, olive oil, and lemon juice; toss lightly to combine.
• Mix mayonnaise and pesto together in a small bowl. Pour over potato salad and toss gently. Garnish with red onion. Chill until serving.

DIJON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a gentle boil. Add potatoes. Cover, and cook just until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• In a serving bowl, combine vinegar and Dijon; season with salt and pepper. Add hot cooked potatoes; toss. Let cool, tossing occasionally.
• Add oil and parsley to cooled potato mixture. Season with salt and pepper, and toss.

CREAMY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook covered 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut potatoes into cubes.
• Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in large glass or plastic bowl.
• Add potatoes, celery and onion; toss. Stir in eggs. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors and chill. Store covered in refrigerator.

POTATO AND ROMAINE SALAD WITH CREAMY DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Blend first 5 ingredients in processor. With machine running add oil in slow steady stream. Add cream; blend mixture until thick and creamy. Mix in herbs. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using, thinning with water if dressing becomes too thick.)
• Make salad:
• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water until tender, abut 30 minutes. Drain and cool. Peel potatoes. Cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Transfer potatoes to large bowl. Sprinkle with cider vinegar. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Whisk oil and vinegar in another large bowl. Add lettuce and toss to coat. Add capers to potatoes. Mix enough dressing into potatoes to coat. Spoon potatoes atop greens and serve.

CREAMY DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve over greens and vegetables. Store in the refrigerator. Shake before serving.

CREAMY DIJON-DILL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put potatoes in large pot with enough water to cover potatoes. Season water with salt and bring to boil. Cook potatoes just until tender enough to pierce with a fork - about 25 minute.
• Drain potatoes and return to uncovered pot off the heat. Let them sit until almost room temperature.
• Cut up celery and mix with 3/4 tsp salt, and the remaining ingredients in a bowl large enough to hold the potatoes.
• When potatoes are cooled, cut them into 1 inch pieces and add them to the bowl. Stir in gentle until all potatoes are covered with the dressing.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

POTATO SALAD WITH BASIL OIL

Steps:

• Blanch whole basil leaves in boiling water for 1 minute; drain. Run under cold water; drain and squeeze out any excess water. Place basil in kitchen towel and squeeze out water. Transfer basil to processor. Add 1/2 cup oil; process until basil is very finely chopped. Transfer to small bowl and season with salt. DO AHEAD Basil oil can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in red onion and 3 tablespoons thinly sliced basil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place potatoes in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover potatoes by 1 inch. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until tender, about 17 minutes. Drain. Let potatoes stand until just cool enough to handle. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes and place in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over warm potatoes and toss gently to coat. Pour basil oil over potatoes; toss gently to coat. Serve potato salad warm or at room temperature.