Kurt Gutenbrunners Potato And Cucumber Salad Recipes

POTATO & CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until they are just getting soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and cover. Let them sit like this for about 30 minutes.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the yoghurt, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, zest and spring onions. Stir well to combine. Reserve a few spring onions and a little lemon zest for garnish.
• When the potatoes have cooled, transfer them to a large serving bowl, add the cucumber and pour over your yogurt mixture. Gently stir in the mixture, careful not to tear apart the potatoes. Once the mixture is completely stirred in, top with a few more spring onions, lemon zest and the mint leaves.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

POTATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large kettle; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into small cubes. , In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, onions, dill and salt. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise and salad dressing until blended. Pour over potato mixture and stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

KURT GUTENBRUNNER'S POTATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Put cucumber slices in a bowl and toss with 2 teaspoons salt and set aside.
• Put potatoes in saucepan and cover with water and add a generous pinch of salt and caraway seeds.
• Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are just tender.
• Drain, peel, and slice into a bowl while still warm.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• In a saucepan, bring stock and onion to a simmer.
• Add to potatoes, and toss gently until silky and lightly thickened.
• Fold in mustard, vinegar, and oils.
• Drain cucumbers well, squeezing out excess liquid. (Liquid can be used in soups or sauces.).
• Fold cucumbers into potato salad.
• Add more salt, pepper, and vinegar if needed.
• Add sour cream, creme fraiche, or yogurt if wanted.
• Serve as first course or side dish.

POTATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place salt, pepper, oil and vinegar in a plastic bowl with a lid.
• Add sliced potatoes, cucumbers and onion rings.
• Cover and tumble, coating everything.
• Place in refrigerator for one or two hours.
• Drain.
• Add remaining ingredients to the vegetables and mix well.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with paprika and basil.
• Chill until ready to serve.

CANNELLINI AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare dressing: Pour 1/4 cup liquid from giardiniera into container of blender; reserve vegetables. To blender add oil, sugar, dill and onion powder. Peel cucumber cucumbers, cut in halves lengthwise; scoop out seeds with a teaspoon. Slice into 1/2" pieces. Add 1 cup cucumbers to blender; cover and refrigerate remaining cucumbers. Whirl cucumber mixture until smooth, stopping blender if needed to scrape down sides of container. Pour dressing into medium bowl. Rinse and drain reserved giardiniera vegetables. Add to dressing along with beans; toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Just before serving add refrigerated cucumbers and tomatoes; toss gently.

TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Clean the tomatoes and cut them in wedges. Place in bowl.
• Peel cucumbers and cut them in thin slices. Add to bowl.
• Add olive oil, oregano and salt (all to taste). Sprinkle vinegar over the salad, taste and add more vinegar if needed. Serve.