Mayo Free Potato Salad Food

POTATO SALAD NO MAYO

Steps:

• Cook potatoes: Add 2 ½ quarts of COLD water to a large saucepan or pot. Add potatoes and bring the water to a gentle boil over high heat (SEE NOTE). Add in 2 tablespoons of salt, all of the sugar and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• While the potatoes are cooking, make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, garlic, remaining 2 tablespoons of vinegar, Dijon, crushed red pepper flakes and a generous pinch of sugar. Season with 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Whisk until fully combined. Add in the parsley, dill and cilantro. Stir until combined. Set aside.
• Finish the potato salad: Drizzle half of the dressing over the warm potatoes (SEE NOTE) and gently toss to combine. Add in the scallions, celery and red onion. Toss again. Drizzle in the remaining dressing to taste. Gently toss until everything is coated. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled. If serving warm and right away, let it sit out on the counter for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to marry together.

MAYONNAISE-FREE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel or scrub the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks, or halve or quarter baby potatoes so that the pieces are about 1-inch. Place them in a saucepan with salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to about medium, and simmer the potatoes gently until they are tender and can be pierced with a sharp knife, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile in a large bowl, combine the olive oil, white wine (if using), Dijon mustard, onions, and salt and pepper.
• Add the warm potatoes and gently toss until the potatoes are well coated with the dressing. Let cool slightly, then gently mix in the scallions and parsley. Serve at room temperature.

REAL GERMAN POTATO SALAD (NO MAYO)

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
• Combine chicken broth, vinegar, and oil in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add onion to broth mixture; cook until onion is desired tenderness, 2 to 6 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add potatoes, bacon, and dill; gently stir, adding more chicken broth if needed to moisten salad. Season potato salad with salt and pepper.

MAYO-FREE FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large stockpot; cover with cold water by 2 inches. Place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons salt, and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 to 30 minutes, until just barely tender. Drain into a colander. Cover with a kitchen towel, and allow to steam for 10 minutes.
• Cut the potatoes in halves or quarters, depending on size. Combine the white wine and chicken stock, and pour over warm potatoes. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Add celery, scallions, and cornichons, and toss to combine.
• Combine mustards, vinegar, remaining salt, and pepper in a small bowl; whisk to combine. Gradually add olive oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Pour dressing over potatoes; let sit until room temperature; stir in dill. Serve cold or at room temperature.

MAYO-FREE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring the potatoes to a boil.
• Add the eggs into the same pot. Boil for 10 minutes until hard boiled. Take the eggs out of the pot with tongs, but leave the potatoes until you can easily stick a fork into them.
• While potatoes continue to boil, rinse the eggs in cold water to cool down.
• While eggs continue to cool, dice red onion.
• Dice the eggs.
• Remove potatoes from water and dice into large chunks.
• While potatoes are still hot, combine with eggs and onions (heat from potatoes slightly cooks the onions).
• Add seasonings. (These measurements are a guesstimate -- I usually just eyeball and add until it tastes right).
• Serve warm or refrigerate if desired (I prefer mine warm).