Whole Lotta Love Potato Salad Food

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.

ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes, keeping skins on, until tender.
• Meanwhile, crush garlic into medium-sized serving bowl and add chopped parsley.
• Add olive oil and mix well.
• Let mixture sit while potatoes are cooking.
• When potatoes are done and still HOT (or at least very warm- they absorb the flavour better that way), cut into bite-sized chunks and add to parsley-garlic mixture.
• (If you prefer to peel your potatoes, feel free).
• Stir well to coat potatoes.
• If more oil is needed (sometimes it varies, depending on the potatoes), add enough to get desired amount.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• This is best when it sits for at least an hour at room temperature before serving to let the flavours combine.

WHOLE LOTTA LOVE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Add potatoes to boiling, salted water. Once water returns to a brisk boil, stir occasionally, and after 4 or 5 minutes check for doneness often. I found the best way is to take one of the larger pieces out and taste. As soon as the sample piece no longer has a raw potato taste, but is still firm, remove, drain, and immerse in cold water to stop cooking. Chill.
• Mix mayo, mustard, pepper, salt, and dill.
• Chop onion to a medium dice.
• Dice firm tomato and squeeze off juice.
• Dice bell pepper.
• Squeeze off juice from pickle relish.
• Once potatoes are chilled, gently fold in the onions, tomatoes, and bell pepper.
• Gently fold in the sauce. Don't add all at once. Add until you have the desired consistency.
• Remove yokes from 3 of the eggs and crumble into the salad. (Adding extra crumbled hard boiled egg yokes is also a great way dry up the salad should it be too soupy).
• Dice the whites and add to salad.
• Slice the remaining 2 hard boiled eggs using an egg slicer.
• Pour salad into serving container and spread top smooth.
• Top with egg slices, then sprinkle on paprika.