Paulas Fabulous Potato Salad Food

FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drop the white and red potatoes into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until they are just cooked through. Drain in a colander and place a towel over the potatoes to allow them to steam for 10 more minutes. As soon as you can handle them, cut in 1/2 (quarters if the potatoes are larger) and place in a medium bowl. Toss gently with the wine and chicken stock. Allow the liquids to soak into the warm potatoes before proceeding.
• Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Add the vinaigrette to the potatoes. Add the scallions, dill, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, bring potatoes and water to cover to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes or just until tender. Drain well, and let cool completely.
• In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients; stir in potatoes, bacon, and all remaining ingredients until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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.

PAULA'S FABULOUS POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice potatoes thin and boil until almost tender.
• While potatoes are boiling combine sugar, salt, white vinegar and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally. As soon as potatoes are done, drain and put into large bowl. Immediately pour hot marinade over potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let potatoes marinate several hours or over night turning frequently.
• Drain and add celery, dill, onion. Add Mayo and Dijon mustard until desired consistency. You may not have to use all the mayo or you might need more.
• For German potato salad do not add Mayo, add cooked and crumbled bacon.
• For egg potato salad add quartered eggs before adding mayo. Save one egg to slice for the top.

PAULA'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, cook the potatoes and eggs for about 10 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and eggs and allow them to cool.
• Peel the eggs and squish them with your hands until they crumble.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup mayonnaise and the vinegar.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, pickle relish, celery, scallions, and parsley; toss with the dressing.
• Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Add more mayonnaise if not creamy enough.
• Serve immediately (or chill a few hours, then serve).

PERFECT POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes in halves or thirds, then boil until fork tender. Drain. Mash the potatoes or run them through a ricer or food mill to make them extra fluffy.
• Fold the potatoes together with the mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, dill, salt, pepper, paprika and other seasonings you like. Fold in the pickles, pickle juice and eggs, and taste for seasoning. Add more salt, mustard or mayo as needed.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil, peel and cube 2 pounds russet potatoes; toss with 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix 2 cups mayonnaise, 2 chopped scallions, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Toss with the potatoes.

PERFECT POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place whole potatoes in a pot with 1/4 cup kosher salt. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until tender, about 40 minutes (depending on size). Transfer cooked potatoes to a plate. Allow them to cool to room temperature.
• When potatoes are completely cooled, peel off the skin. Cut into larger than bite-size pieces as the pieces will break down slightly when you toss with the dressing. Transfer potato pieces to a mixing bowl. Add celery, onions, parsley, chopped hard-boiled eggs. Combine ingredients, breaking up larger pieces of potato.
• Place mayonnaise in mixing bowl. Add cider vinegar, mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.
• Pour mayonnaise mixture onto potatoes; stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, 2 to 3 hours. Taste for seasonings and texture. Salad may need a bit more salt and another spoonful of mayonnaise.

THE LADY'S WARM POTATO SALAD - PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• In a large pot, boil the potatoes with the skins on for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
• Let the potatoes cool just to the touch and cut into cubes.
• In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
• Add the potatoes and mix gently.
• Serve at room temperature.

PAULA DEEN'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot cook the potatoes with skin on in boiling water until just fork-tender (about 12-15 minutes).
• Cut into cubes.
• In a large bowl combine all remaining ingredients until well blended; add in the cooked cubed potatoes and mix gently.
• Serve at room temperature.