Real New York Potato Salad Recipes

NEW YORK DELI STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In Large mixing bowl combine Mayonaise, Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder & Onions.
• Mix well.
• Add Cooked Potatoes to the mixture and mix until all Potatoes are covered.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

NEW YORK DELI POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Steam potatoes over 32-40 oz. water.
• Peel while hot. (You can actually scrape off the skin by hand under cold water.).
• Cool in refrigerator for at least one hour.
• Mix next seven ingredients in a bowl, adding oil last.
• Slice the potatoes in 1/4" slices into a very large bowl.
• Fold in the mixture.
• Chill overnight.
• Add Hellman's mayo to desired consistency.
• Spread in large, flat serving dishes and garnish. (I used fresh parsley and finely grated carrots for color.).

NEW POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a large pot with a lid. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Place potatoes in basket; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover pot; steam, tossing potatoes occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, place lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to bowl. With a rubber spatula, gently toss potatoes with lemon juice. Refrigerate until cool, at least 1 hour.
• Toss herbs and oil with cooled potato mixture; season with salt and pepper. If storing, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before serving.

NEW YORK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with salted water in large pot. Cover and boil gently until potatoes are tender but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1-inch pieces. Transfer potato pieces to large bowl.
• Stir vinegar and mustard in medium bowl until mustard dissolves. Mix in mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar and paprika. Add bell peppers and celery. Pour dressing over warm potatoes; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Garnish with sliced eggs and chopped parsley. Serve at room temperature.

NEW YORK STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes just until tender when pierced with a fork.
• Drain, peel and dice.
• Toss with the lemon juice, oil and salt and pepper to taste.
• Let cool.
• Add the celery, eggs, chopped red onion, and parsley toss gently.
• Combine 1 cup mayonnaise with vinegar, blend well then toss over the potato salad, gently folding until completely coated.
• Add more mayonnaise, if necessary.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Put the potatoes with water to cover and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Do not overcook. Drain and let stand until ready to prepare. The salad should be made while the potatoes are still hot or warm.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch thick slices. There should be about 6 cups. Put the slices in a bowl and sprinkle them with the wine.
• Combine the vinegar, oil, shallots, garlic, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and blend. Add the potatoes and parsley. Blend well. If the salad is left to stand, stir from the bottom before serving.

WARM POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes. Cook tiny potatoes whole in water to cover. Cube large potatoes, and cook the same way. The whole potatoes will take 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size; the cubed potatoes 7 to 10 minutes.
• Wash, trim, seed and dice the red peppers; mince the shallots.
• Wash, dry and mince the tarragon.
• Whisk vinegar, oil and mustard; stir in yogurt, red pepper, shallots and tarragon.
• When potatoes are cooked, drain; dice whole potatoes, and add to salad. Season with salt and black pepper.

POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot, and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until soft when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes. Drain, and allow to cool slightly. Peel potatoes, and slice into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Combine potatoes, onion, water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Toss gently between two large bowls, trying not to break up potato slices. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add mayonnaise; mix gently between two large bowls until well combined and creamy. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours; the mixture will thicken as it stands. Garnish with parsley and/or sliced hard-boiled eggs, if desired.

MAIN DISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes, but do not peel. Cover with water, and boil in a covered pot 10 to 17 minutes, depending on their size. If you cannot find tiny new potatoes, use large ones and cut them up.
• Wash and trim the green beans, and steam for 5 to 7 minutes, until they are tender but still firm.
• Shuck corn, and scrape off kernels.
• Wash, trim and seed the whole peppers, and chop finely. Finely chop whole onion.
• In a serving bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Drain the green beans, reserving the cooking water, and run the beans under cold water.
• Cook the corn 1 or 2 minutes in the water the beans were steamed over.
• Cut the beans into 1-inch pieces, and add to the dressing with the peppers and onions. Drain the corn, and stir into dressing.
• When the potatoes are cooked, drain, run under cold water and slice thinly; stir into the salad.