Classic Potato Salad
Classic Potato Salad
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Classic Potato Salad

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1 hour
157.0 kcal
Proteins: 3.0 g
Fats: 11.0 g
Carbohydrates: 11.0 g

Origin of the recipe

The first mentions of potato salads date back to the 18th century. At this time, potatoes began to be used not only as a side dish but also as the main ingredient in salads. Today, there are many potato salad recipes, which can include various ingredients, such as bacon, olives, peas, celery, and many others. This makes it a versatile dish for a variety of occasions, from picnics to holiday feasts.

What do you need for cooking?

Ingredients

  • Potato
  • Egg
  • Green onions
  • Salt
  • Mustard
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Black pepper
  • Red onion
  • Celery
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sour cream

Kitchen utensils

  • Knife
  • Board
  • Bowls
  • Pot
  • shoulder blade

A delicious and filling salad made from the simplest ingredients makes a great addition to classic Olivier and Mimosa salads on the holiday table. Potato salad is a popular Christmas and New Year's dish in many European countries.

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Classic Potato Salad - Step 1 Peel and dice the potatoes.

Step 2:

Classic Potato Salad - Step 2 Boil and salt water, place potatoes in the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes.

Step 3:

Classic Potato Salad - Step 3 Boil and peel the eggs, cut into cubes.

Step 4:

Classic Potato Salad - Step 4 Finely chop the red onion, place in a bowl, pour in apple cider vinegar and stir.

Step 5:

Classic Potato Salad - Step 5 Add salt, pepper, stir.

Step 6:

Classic Potato Salad - Step 6 Slice the green onions and celery into rings, add to the bowl, mix well and leave for 5 minutes.

Step 7:

Classic Potato Salad - Step 7 Add mayonnaise and mix.

Step 8:

Classic Potato Salad - Step 8 Add sour cream and mustard, stir.

Step 9:

Classic Potato Salad - Step 9 Place potatoes and eggs in a salad bowl, add the prepared mixture and mix well.

Step 10:

Classic Potato Salad - Step 10 Serve on a platter garnished with lettuce leaves and sprinkled with thin rings of green onions.

Cooking tips

If you want the onions to marinate better, let them sit for a while.

Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your taste; you can replace some of it with sour cream.

See also:

Classic recipes

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Maria

Thank you, we liked everything very much, we will cook it.

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