Emerils Potato Salad Food

POTATO SALAD BY EMERIL

Steps:

• When boiling the potatoes I did not peel them. When I cubed them I did take out the peeling that was just hanging, but didn't worry if some got into the salad.
• Place sliced potatoes and eggs in serving dish.
• Sprinkle celery and onion on potatoes.
• Mix up ranch dressing and salt and pour over potatoes mixture.
• Mix gently.
• Garnish with parsley and bacon.
• Serve immediately or keep warm.

EMERIL'S FAVORITE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are just tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, cool, then cut the potatoes into halves (or quarters if large).
• In a large mixing bowl combine potatoes with all remaining ingredients and gently toss to combine. Refrigerate the salad several hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.

SMASHED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cover the potatoes with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain and place in a mixing bowl. Smash the potatoes with a potato masher. Add scallions, red onion, mayonnaise, and cider vinegar. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

GRILLED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill.
• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onions, mangos, and bell peppers. Add the oil, lime juice, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, salt, and cayenne, and toss well to coat evenly.
• Lay 2 large pieces of heavy aluminum foil in a stack on a work surface. Mound the sweet potato mixture into the middle and wrap in the foil, turning up the edges to make a tight, well-sealed package. Place directly on the grill and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
• (Alternately, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the potato-mango package in the middle of the oven and roast until the potatoes begin to soften, 45 to 50 minutes. Uncover and roast until tender and starting to caramelize, 15 to 20 minutes.)
• Remove from the grill and let cool slightly before unwrapping. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a large, decorative bowl and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Sprinkle with peanuts and fresh cilantro and serve.

BACON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Method:
• Place the potatoes in a saucepan, add water to cover and bring to a boil. Cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a salad bowl. While the potatoes are still warm, season them with the salt, cayenne, black pepper and lemon juice. Toss well to combine. Add the celery, green onions, parsley and eggs.
• In a small bowl, stir the mayonnaise and mustard together. Add this to the salad. Sprinkle the bacon over the salad, and toss gently but thoroughly to mix well.
• Plating/Assembly:
• Serve immediately, or refrigerate, covered, and serve slightly chilled.

EMERIL LAGASSE'S GRILLED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a broiler or a grill pan to medium-high.
• Place the sweet potatoes in a bowl, and add the 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Then place the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet (or on the grill pan) and broil or grill until nicely caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Adjust the oven to the bake setting and the temperature to 350 degrees F.
• Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet (if they've been grilled), place the pan in the oven, and bake until the potatoes are tender enough to easily pierce with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Arrange the sweet potato slices on a platter, and drizzle the remaining 1 /4 cup olive oil and the lime juice over them. Sprinkle with the cilantro and red onion, and serve.