Cooking Classics
The Technique
Potato Salad
Exceptional side dishes should never be overlooked when summer entertaining is in order. Knowing how to prepare a really good potato salad is easier than you may think & it pairs beautifully with smoked ribs, grilled chicken skewers, steak sandwiches & fried chicken. To complete the menu, consider other traditional side dish favorites including cole slaw & deviled eggs. Learn how to make Classic Potato Salad in your very own kitchen.
Classic Potato Salad
makes 8 servings
3 lbs russet potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2/3 cup diced sweet onion
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
5 Hard-Cooked Eggs, grated
Cover the potatoes with 1-inch of water & bring to a boil in a Dutch oven. Start the timer & cook 30 to 40 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain & cool about 20 minutes. Peel the jackets from the potatoes & coarsely chop. Stir together the mayonnaise, the Dijon, the onion & the pickle relish in a large bowl. Sprinkle liberally with salt & pepper. Add the warm potatoes & grated eggs. Fold together the ingredients well. Serve right away or chill up to a day ahead.
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How To Make Classic Potato Salad
Potato salad is delicious over mixed greens with vegetables or when accompanied with a plate of hot fried chicken. Cooking the russet potatoes in their jackets delivers a smooth texture. For a little crunch, add chopped celery. Omit the pickle relish & fold in fresh herbs for a new spin. Grated hard-cooked eggs add richness & depth to this basic fundamental.
The Technique
A few pieces of equipment will be necessary in order to complete the task. Read through the recipe before beginning. Here’s what you should know.
No. 1
Stir together the mayonnaise, the Dijon, the onion & the pickle relish in a large bowl.
No. 2
Sprinkle liberally with salt & pepper. Add the warm potatoes & grated eggs.
No. 3
Fold together the ingredients well. Serve right away or chill up to a day ahead.
The Tune
“Come What May” Etta James
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