Traditional Colombian Potato Salad Food

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.

TRADITIONAL COLOMBIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cooled potatoes and chop into bite sized dice; place in a large bowl.
• Rinse and drain vienna sausages, cut each into 4 rounds; add to potatoes.
• Add onion and celery to potatoes.
• Coarsely chop eggs and add to potatoes.
• Add peas and carrots.
• Combine mayonnaise and sour cream; stir into potato mixture.
• Season with salt and pepper; garnish with green onions.

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.

COLOMBIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine potato cubes, carrot pieces, chopped onions and cilantro in large bowl.
• In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad ingredients.
• Gently combine tomato chunks with the rest of the salad.
• Chill and allow flavors to blend.

BEST CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a large pot and add water to cover by 2 inches. Add 3 teaspoons salt and eggs; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat and simmer 9 minutes. Remove eggs to an ice bath. Drain potatoes when fork-tender; they may need another minute or so.
• Peel and chop eggs and set aside.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, onions, celery, dill, pickles, juice and pepper in a large bowl; stir to combine. Stir in potatoes and eggs until well blended, mashing potatoes very slightly. Check for seasoning and add up to 1 teaspoon salt if desired.
• Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with olives. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.