Provincial Potato Salad Food

GREAT CANADIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine salad dressing, mustard, celery seed, salt and pepper.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Best if potato salad is stored in the fridge for at least a couple of hours before serving to let the flavours combine.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD WITH HERBES DE PROVENCE

Steps:

• In a large pot use about 6 cups of cold water, the potatoes and all the salt to bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium.
• Place the garlic clove on a skewer and lower into the boiling water for 45 seconds to blanch. Remove it and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
• Keep the potatos cooking for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the potato water.
• Arrange the hot potatoes on a large cookie sheet and spread them out a little. Sprinkle the green onions over the top.
• Press the garlic through a press and wisk it into the oil, vinegar, cooking water, herbs, mustard and black pepper. Stir till well combined.
• Pour the dressing over the potatoes and let it sit for 10 minutes.
• Mix gently to combine, transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

PROVINCIAL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice potatoes into 1/4" thick rounds. Place potatoes, salt, and cold water in saucepan; bring to simmer and reduce heat so spuds don't boil.
• Thread garlic clove on a skewer and stick in simmering potato water for 45 seconds, then immediately run garlic under cold water (blanching the garlic mellows the flavor in the salad quite nicely).
• Continue to simmer spuds till tender, about 5 minutes. Don't over cook or they will totally fall apart in the salad.
• Drain spuds, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Spread potatoes out on a rimmed baking sheet to cool.
• Mince garlic, add to reserved potato water along with vinegar, mustard, and pepper to taste.
• Drizzle dressing over potatoes and let sit (still on the baking sheet) 10 minutes.
• GENTLY transfer potatoes to serving bowl. Top with herbs and shallots, stir gently till well combined. Serve immediately or chill and serve cold.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 mins until just cooked, drain, then cool.
• Cut the potatoes into chunks, then throw into a bowl with the shallots, capers and cornichons, if using. Add enough mayonnaise to bind, then mix together the olive oil and vinegar and add just enough to give a little sharpness to the salad. Stir in the finely chopped parsley and serve.

PROVENCE STYLE ROASTED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss potatoes in oil with herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange potatoes, cut side down, in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
• Place pan on lowest rack of cold oven then heat oven to 450°F.
• Roast until cut side is golden brown and potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Place potatoes in a large bowl and add olives, onion and parsley.
• Whisk vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, a big pinch of salt and a couple of grinds of pepper in a 1-cup glass measuring cup.
• Gradually whisk in oil, first in droplets, then in a slow, steady stream.
• Pour dressing over warm potato mixture and toss to coat.
• Serve at room temperature for best flavor.