California Potato And Steak Salad Recipes

SUNNY'S EASY T-BONE STEAK N POTATOES SALAD

Steps:

• For the potatoes: Fill a large pot with cold water; add the potatoes and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the potatoes are just fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly, then cut into halves or quarters depending on the size
• Preheat a grill to medium high.
• Drizzle the potatoes and red pepper strips with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the grill and cook until charred and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes (see Cook's Note). Chop the peppers once cool enough to handle.
• For the steak: Season the steaks on all side by drizzling with olive oil, then sprinkling on salt and a few grinds of pepper. Place the thyme on the grill and immediately place the steaks over the top. Cook on one side for about 4 minutes, then flip, discarding the thyme, and grill for another 3 minutes. Remove the steaks from the grill and gently tent with aluminum foil for 10 minutes.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the mustard, vinegar, olive oil and sugar until the sugar granules dissipate into the dressing. Add the scallions and stir.
• Cut the meat off the bone and chop the steak into bite-size pieces. Toss them in a large bowl along with the potatoes and peppers. Mix, then drizzle over the dressing and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

WARM STEAK AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drizzle the steak with vegetable oil and very liberally, season the steak with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the steak sit out at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and heat the grill to hot.
• In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Lay the potatoes on a baking sheet and toss with the garlic-infused oil. Roast the potatoes for 18 minutes, or until deep golden, turning halfway through. Set the potatoes aside.
• Place the seasoned steak on the hot grill and grill the steak until an instant-read thermometer reads 125 degrees F for medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the steak from the grill and let rest under tented foil.
• To assemble the salad: Divide the lettuce among 4 plates. Sprinkle on the halved tomatoes. Divide the warm potatoes among the plates. Drizzle with the Sour Cream-Bacon Dressing. Slice the steak thinly on the bias and fan on top. Top the salad with the shredded Cheddar cheese.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, sour cream, and garlic powder. Drizzle in the oil and bacon fat to emulsify. Whisk in the chopped bacon, green onions, and season with salt, and pepper, to taste, if necessary.

SKIRT STEAK AND HORSERADISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Press garlic into small bowl. Whisk in prepared horseradish and white wine vinegar, then 6 tablespoons oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in sliced shallots. Steam potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Place potatoes in large bowl and let cool slightly. Add grape tomatoes and sugar snap peas to potatoes in bowl. Gently toss with enough dressing to coat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle skirt steak with salt and pepper. Sear skirt steak until crusty and medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer steak to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak on slight diagonal across grain.
• Divide watercress among 4 plates; drizzle with more dressing. Top with horseradish potato salad, then steak slices. Serve with remaining dressing alongside.

STEAKHOUSE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in 2-qt. microwaveable dish. Add water; cover with lid. Microwave on HIGH 12 to 15 min. or just until potatoes are tender; drain. Place in large bowl.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until completely cooled.
• Mix dressings until blended. Add to potatoes along with remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

CALIFORNIA POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow to cool.
• Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water and cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold. Dice the eggs.
• In a salad bowl, lightly toss the potatoes, eggs, artichoke hearts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, croutons, Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, and mayonnaise until all ingredients are coated with dressing.