Firecracker Potato Salad Food

GRILLED FIRECRACKER POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss potatoes with oil, salt and pepper; place in a grill wok or basket. Grill, covered, over medium heat 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; cool slightly., In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Add dressing, eggs and celery to potatoes; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, 1-2 hours or until cold. If desired, sprinkle with chives.

FIRECRACKER POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice potatoes lengthwise, add water to pot. Bring water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook potatoes until slightly undercooked.
• Pour off hot water and submerge potatoes in cold water.
• Once cool to touch, cut into bite sized chunks or break apart into medium pieces.
• Add wasabi mayo, sliced onions and chopped peppers. Toss to coat potatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine, chill & serve.
• NOTES:
• To reduce the heat factor, cut wasabi mayo with your favorite mayonnaise.
• UPDATE: 5/25/08.
• If wasabi mayo is not available, wasabi powder can be mixed with mayonnaise to desired taste. It does pack a little "heat".
• Fingerling or baby red potatoes can be used.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until done. Cool to room temperature.
• Place diced potatoes in large bowl.
• Mix mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in another bowl.
• Add to potatoes.
• Add celery and onions and mix well.
• Stir in eggs.
• Sprinkle a little paprika on top.

TEST KITCHEN'S FAVORITE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel potatoes. Slice lengthwise into 1-inch-thick planks. Lay flat and slice again into 1-inch-thick strips. Stack strips together and cut crosswise into even cubes.
• In a large pot, cover potatoes with at least 2 inches of water and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-high and continue boiling until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar. Stir in celery, cornichons, and scallions. Gently fold mayonnaise mixture into cooked potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 day (bring to room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes).

FIRECRACKER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
• Pour into large bowl; cool.
• Whisk in vinegar.
• Add pasta, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, olives, Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese; toss well to coat.
• Refrigerate or serve immediately.

FIRECRACKER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Pour into large bowl; cool. Whisk in vinegar.
• Add prepared pasta, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, olives, Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese; toss well to coat. Refrigerate or serve immediately.