Potato Cucumber Salad Food

POTATO & CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until they are just getting soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and cover. Let them sit like this for about 30 minutes.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the yoghurt, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, zest and spring onions. Stir well to combine. Reserve a few spring onions and a little lemon zest for garnish.
• When the potatoes have cooled, transfer them to a large serving bowl, add the cucumber and pour over your yogurt mixture. Gently stir in the mixture, careful not to tear apart the potatoes. Once the mixture is completely stirred in, top with a few more spring onions, lemon zest and the mint leaves.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

POTATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large kettle; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into small cubes. , In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, onions, dill and salt. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise and salad dressing until blended. Pour over potato mixture and stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

CUCUMBER POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large kettle and cover with water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.
• Drain and cool.
• Cut potatoes into small cubes.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, onions, dill, and salt.
• In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise and salad dressing until blended.
• Pour over potato mixture and stir gently to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH POTATO-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until cooled.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, shallot, remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and the paprika. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp and add the garlic to the pan; cook until the shrimp are just cooked through and the garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Add the cucumbers, yogurt mixture and about half of the mint to the potatoes. Toss well and season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates. Add the shrimp and any juices from the skillet to the plates. Top with the remaining mint.

POTATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place salt, pepper, oil and vinegar in a plastic bowl with a lid.
• Add sliced potatoes, cucumbers and onion rings.
• Cover and tumble, coating everything.
• Place in refrigerator for one or two hours.
• Drain.
• Add remaining ingredients to the vegetables and mix well.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with paprika and basil.
• Chill until ready to serve.

KURT GUTENBRUNNER'S POTATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Put cucumber slices in a bowl and toss with 2 teaspoons salt and set aside.
• Put potatoes in saucepan and cover with water and add a generous pinch of salt and caraway seeds.
• Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are just tender.
• Drain, peel, and slice into a bowl while still warm.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• In a saucepan, bring stock and onion to a simmer.
• Add to potatoes, and toss gently until silky and lightly thickened.
• Fold in mustard, vinegar, and oils.
• Drain cucumbers well, squeezing out excess liquid. (Liquid can be used in soups or sauces.).
• Fold cucumbers into potato salad.
• Add more salt, pepper, and vinegar if needed.
• Add sour cream, creme fraiche, or yogurt if wanted.
• Serve as first course or side dish.

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, peel and chop.
• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, garlic salt, celery salt, mustard, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.

DILLED POTATO AND PICKLED CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Stir vinegar and 4 teaspoons coarse salt in small bowl until salt dissolves. Place cucumbers and 1/2 cup dill in heavy 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add vinegar mixture; seal bag. Turn several times to coat. Refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
• Pour cucumber mixture into large sieve set over bowl. Drain at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours. Discard brine.
• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain. Cool potatoes completely. Peel potatoes; quarter lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place potatoes in large bowl; sprinkle generously with coarse salt and pepper. Add drained cucumbers, onion, sliced radishes, and remaining 3 tablespoons dill; toss to blend. Let stand 1 hour. Stir mayonnaise into salad. Season generously with salt and pepper, if desired. (Salad can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Mound salad in bowl; garnish with whole radishes. Serve cold or at room temperature.

POTATO, CUCUMBER AND DILL SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in pot of boiling water until just tender. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar to hot potatoes and stir gently. Combine remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar and mustard in small bowl. Gradually mix in oil. Add chopped dill. Mix into potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.) Mix in cucumbers. Garnish with dill sprigs.

NEW POTATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 18 minutes. Drain potatoes; cool. Peel potatoes. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes and place in large bowl. Add cucumbers and onion. Whisk all remaining ingredients in small bowl. Add to potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead; chill.)

POTATO, CORN & CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Remove seeds from cucumber & slice finely.
• Combine with potatoes, corn & onions.
• Stir through sufficient dressing & chill.

POTATO, CUCUMBER, AND RED BELL PEPPER SALAD WITH CHIVE

Steps:

• Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover them with plenty of water. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove the lid, stir gently, then continue to cook over medium-high heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender, but not falling apart. Transfer them to a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside to drain.
• If the cucumber is waxed or if the skin tastes bitter, peel it. Dice the cucumber and set aside in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and chives.
• Add the potatoes, onion, and bellpepper to the cucumber in the bowl. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well combined. Chill before serving.