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Potluck Potato Salad combines creamy, tangy flavors with crunchy textures, perfect for sharing.
Potluck Potato Salad brings a classic comfort to any gathering. This dish is all about textures. The creamy mayonnaise wraps around tender potatoes, while crunchy celery adds a refreshing snap. Flecks of chopped parsley offer a herby freshness that elevates each bite. The aroma of tangy mustard and savory pickle relish hints at nostalgia, reminiscent of summer picnics and family reunions.
Bringing it together is the technique of soaking the onions in cold water. Not only does this reduce the harshness, but it also adds a subtle, crisp bite without overwhelming the palate. It's a small step that makes a big difference. The slight acidity of lemon juice balances the richness, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that unfold with each mouthful.
Sharing this potato salad feels like sharing happiness. It's not just about serving food; it’s about the easy chatter and laughter that comes with it. Simple in its ingredients yet thoughtful in its assembly, this salad captures the essence of togetherness. Perfect for older adults who appreciate both flavor and memories, it’s a dish that connects generations around the table.
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium red onion finely chopped
- 2 pounds medium waxy style potatoes, quartered
- kosher salt to taste
- 2 stalks celery with the leaves chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
- Soak the onions in a small bowl of cold water for 15 minutes.
- Drain the onions.
- Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with cold water, with the water covering the potatoes by about 2 inches.
- Season the water generously with the salt.
- Bring the water to a boil on the stove-top, then lower the heat.
- Simmer the potatoes until fork tender, about 8 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Mix the potatoes with the onions and the celery.
- Set the potatoes aside to cool. If necessary, chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover them with cold water.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the eggs are hard-boiled, about 7 minutes.
- Drain the eggs and transfer them to a bowl of ice water until cool, about 5 minutes.
- Peel and roughly chop the eggs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, the parsley, the relish, the mustard, the lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
- Fold the mayo mixture into the potatoes carefully using a rubber spatula.
- Add the eggs, making sure not to break them up too much.
- Season the salad with the salt and the pepper to taste.
- Serve.
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