Ednas Potato Salad Food

POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender when pierced with a knife. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then place the colander with the potatoes over the empty pot and cover with a clean, dry kitchen towel. Allow the potatoes to steam for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, dill, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Set aside.
• When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in quarters or in half, depending on their size. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. While the potatoes are still warm, pour enough dressing over them to moisten. Add the celery and red onion, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Toss well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature.

NANA'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes until fork tender. While the potatoes boil, sweat the onions and the celery in butter until soft and translucent; do not brown. Drain potatoes. While still warm, add the ingredients slowly, being sure not to mash the potatoes. Mix thoroughly. Serve warm or cold.

EDNA'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the cubed potatoes in salted water, until fork tender. Drain completely in a colander. Place in large bowl.
• Add the eggs, and scallions. At this time you can also add the optional ingredients (radishes and celery seed).
• Mix the mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar to make the dressing. I always make more because the potatoes absorb the dressing the longer it sits. Toss to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
• For presentation at the table, you can sprinkle with paprika and a sliced hard boiled egg.