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Now I love Potato Salad .... then again .... ... " Who Doesn't ! " ...
Except for the folks that don't like Mayo !
Well this version has " No Mayo " in it !
This version of Potato Salad is good for two reasons however:
Did you ever worry about having " traditional potato salad " sit out to long during an outdoor picnic ... worrying that the Mayo would spoil and cause someone to get sick if they ate it ? Well with this version, since there is no Mayo included, you don't have to worry about it as much .... also the Lemon and Vinegar make it last longer when it's warm out !
I first found this recipe on " Sam's Club " website in 2014 ..... and knowing my brother-in-law Mike hates anything with " Mayo " in it ... and since he would eat with us from time to time ... I made the below recipe hoping he'd like it .... which he did !And now it has quickly become I hope you'll try it out ..... cause if you do ..... you'll know why my wife and I have decided to make this version of " Potato Salad " at least once a month all year long !Our favorite way to make Potato Salad !
Ingredients:
- 3 - Pounds of russet or white potatos cubed ~ ( see " Tip #1 " for more potato options )
- 1 - Lemon ~ ( or more if using fresh lemon juice - see below )
- 3 - Tablespoons of Lemon Juice ~ ( bottled or fresh )
- 3 - Ounces of olive oil ~ ( More or less to taste ~ Other oils can be used but will taste different )
- 2 - Teaspoons of dried basil ~ ( see " Tip #2 " for other spice options )
- 2 - Teaspoons of dried parsley ~ ( see " Tip #2 " for other spice options )
- 1 - Teaspoon grated lemon peel ~ ( from above lemon )
- 1-1/2 - Tablespoons of red wine vinegar ~ ( Apple cider vinegar can also be used instead )
- 1 - small onion finely chopped ~ ( optional )
- Salt & Pepper - ( to taste )
Directions:.
- Place your potatoes in a pot and cover with water.
- Bring them to a boil ... then reduce heat & cover ... simmer for about 10 - 15 minutes until tender
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, herbs, vinegar, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Once potatoes are done ... drain them ... and place in a large bowl. Add the diced onion, if using. Drizzle with vinaigrette mixture. Toss to coat. Serve warm ... or chill for later. Serve and .....
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You can also use " Red Potatoes ", with the peel on, to give it some color ..... Russet Potatoes are out favorite since we don't really enjoy the peel being on the potatoes.
Since my wife and I enjoy this " potato salad " year round ( instead of just in the summer for cookouts ) we have tried other options instead of the " 2 teaspoons each " of dried basil and parsley noted above ... We have also used " 4 teaspoons " of Italian dried seasoning and it turned out very good ....
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