Monday, December 8, 2008

SWISS AND CHEDDAR POTATO SALAD

SWISS AND CHEDDAR POTATO SALAD RECIPES...try this one !

INGREDIENTS
  • 3 pounds (7 1/2 cups) potatoes, pared, cooked & cooled
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
  • 1 hard-cooked egg, sliced, for garnish
  • 1 1/2 cups finely shredded Swiss cheese
  • 3/4 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions and tops
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 1/4 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • parsley sprigs, for garnish
*1/4 - 1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives, to bring out flavor of Swiss cheese, if desired.

INSTRUCTIONS
Cut potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. Combine potatoes, chopped eggs, cheese and green onions in large bowl. Mix mayonnaise, milk, salt and pepper; pour over potato mixture and toss.
Refrigerate several hours for flavors to blend. Spoon into serving bowl; garnish with egg slices, parsley, and a few green olives if desired. The potato salad recipe of Swiss and cheddar is ready to serve...enjoy it !
southwestern-potato-salad.

TOM'S CREAMY GERMAN POTATO SALAD

TOM'S CREAMY GERMAN POTATO SALAD RECIPE

A nice German potato salad recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS
  • 5 potatoes, boiled in skin
  • 2 dill pickles, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 boiled eggs, diced
  • 200 ml cream (a generous 3/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon dijonaise mustard
  • 1 stock cube

INSTRUCTIONS
Peel boiled potatoes and chop into cubes. Add pickles, carrot, onion and eggs. Mix to combine.
For the mayonnaise, heat cream in a pan, but do not boil. Add mustard and stock (bouillon) cube, to taste.Pour over salad and mix well.Can be served warm or cold. The potato salad recipe is ready to serve...enjoy the salad ! Nice !
swiss-and-cheddar-potato-salad recipe

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO SALAD

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO SALAD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
  • 8 boiled potatoes
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 2 hard cooked eggs sliced
  • 1 onion minced
  • 1 T minced parsley
  • 2 eggs well beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar diluted with
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 4 slices bacon

INSTRUCTIONS

Boil potatoes in their jackets. When soft, peel and dice. (I leave skins on) Add celery, hard cooked eggs and onion. Fry bacon in skillet until crisp & brown. (Do not drain) Beat the eggs, add the sugar, spices, vinegar and water. Mix well. Pour the egg mixture into the hot bacon and fat and stir until mixture thickens. (abou 10 mins.) Pour over potatoes and stir to mix well. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight stirring once or twice.Part of this recipe we also use for hot bacon dressing that you can use to pour over lettuce for a hot salad. The potato salad recipe of Dutch's is ready to serve....nice one !

  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar, diluted with:
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 4 slices bacon
Make the same as above but pour dressing over a plate of lettuce for a very tasty salad.

ROASTED POTATO SALAD RECIPE

ROASTED POTATO SALAD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 cups red new potatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
  • 2 boiled eggs, chopped
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped & cooked
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oven to 425 F. Place potatoes on 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden brown, stirring once. Mix dressing, eggs, bacon, onions, salt and pepper in large bowl. Add potatoes; mix lightly. The potato salad recipe is ready to serve warm or chilled. Makes 6 servings....enjoy it !

DILLED SPRING POTATO SALAD











DILLED SPRING POTATO SALAD

Potato salad Recipe INGREDIENTS
  • 2 pounds new white potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise, as needed

INSTRUCTIONS
First, cook the potatoes in a large pan of lightly boiling, salted water until they can be pierced with a thin paring knife (they will continue cooking as they cool in their jackets). Drain well, return to the pan and let cool to room temperature.
Second, peel the cooled potatoes and slice 1/4 inch thick into a glass or stainless mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the cider vinegar and season with salt and pepper, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Third, toss the potatoes with the celery, dill, green onions and mustard. Fold in the sour cream and then add in enough of the mayonnaise to bind the salad together.

Note:

The potatoes may absorb some of the moisture if you prepare the salad ahead of time. You may want to add a little extra mayonnaise as needed just before serving.

PINK POTATO SALAD RECIPE

PINK POTATO SALAD RECIPES
A nice potato salad recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS
  • 6-8 medium potatoes, boiled
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1/4 c. dill pickle relish
  • 2 boiled eggs (if desired)
  • 3/4 c. Hellman's mayonnaise
  • 1/2 c. Catalina dressing
INSTRUCTIONS
Several hours before serving, boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Drain and cool slightly, then peel and slice.
Pour Catalina dressing over warm potato slices coating slices well.
Allow to marinate in the refrigerator until cold. Add onion, pickle relish, boiled eggs and mayonnaise. Mix well and serve.Note: Do NOT use "salad dressing" in this recipe. The potato salad recipe pink is ready to serve...enjoy the appetizer !

GREAT AMERICAN POTATO SALAD RECIPE

GREAT AMERICAN POTATO SALAD RECIPE
A great potato salad recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups potatoes, cooked and cubed
  • 2 boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine salad dressing, mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper; mix well.Add potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, and pickle; mix lightly. Chill. The potato salad recipe is ready and makes 6 servings....enjoy the salad !