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Classic Potato Salad
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
3
pounds
Red Potatoes
1/4
cup
White Vinegar
1
tablespoon
Olive Oil
2
tablespoon
Dijon Mustard
1/2
teaspoon
Salt
1/2
teaspoon
Black Pepper
1/2
tablespoon
Garlic Powder
1/2
tablespoon
Onion Powder
1/2
cup
Mayonnaise
1/3
cup
Milk
2
stalks
Celery
2
Green Onions
Instructions
Boil Potatoes
Wash potatoes
Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes
Put cubed potatoes into a 6-quart pot
Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes
Heat the pot to boiling over high heat
Reduce heat to low
Cover the pot and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender
Prepare Vinaigrette
In a large bowl which together vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
When potatoes are cooked, drain potatoes
Add the hot, drained potatoes to the bowl with the vinaigrette
Gently stir with a spatula until the potatoes are evenly coated and vinaigrette is absorbed
Cool the mixture for 15-20 minutes
Prepare Second Sauce
In small bowl whisk mayonnaise and milk until smooth
Chop the celery into small pieces
Slice the green onion into small pieces
Final Assembly
Add mayonnaise mixture, celery and green onions to potatoes
Gently stir with the spatula until mixed
Serve warm or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days
Notes
Items you will need:
6-quart saucepan
Cutting board
Large knife
Large mixing bowl
Spatula
Whisk