I have a husband who goes googly-eyed and weak-kneed for potato salad. So when I found myself with a dozen freshly-laid eggs last week and turned to the “Egg” chapter in The Art of Real Food, I knew this was the recipe I had to make. And he called it one of the best potato salads he’d ever had.
I highly recommend seeking out a genuine pickle relish for this recipe. I used Bubbie’s brand, which is technically not a sweet relish but was delicious all the same. It even elicited comments from appreciative kiddos at the table.
I wasn’t familiar with Torpedo onions, but apparently they are a mild, sweet red onion native to Italy. I’m guessing that shallots or even a plain old red onion would be a good stand-in, if you can’t find them. I used a green onion (“green” meaning small and early, not a shallot) from my CSA box, just because it’s what I had available.
Farm fresh eggs can be difficult to peel when hard-boiled. Everyone seems to have their own tricks, but here’s what works for me (most of the time). After boiling, crack the shells just slightly once they’re cool enough to handle. Then put them in the fridge until chilled. A well-chilled egg that is slightly cracked will usually peel pretty easily for me.
Note that this recipe is best when made ahead of time and chilled for several hours, a definite plus for all those late-summer bar-b-ques.
Potato Salad
Delicious classic potato salad.
Source: The Art of Real Food by Joanne Neft and Laura Kenny
Course: Side Dishes (Bread and Starches)
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes peeled
- 1 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup sweet relish
- 2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbs Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbs Italian parsley finely chopped
- 3 eggs hard boiled and diced
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup celery
- 1 cup Torpedo onions finely diced
- Hungarian paprika
- 2-3 parsley stems
Directions
- Cook potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Drain and let cool. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, blend mayonnaise, relish, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and parsley. Set aside.
- Slice potatoes into 1/2-inch square cubes; add diced eggs. Pour mayonnaise mixture over potatoes and carefully blend. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Before serving, check consistency of salad. Add 1 Tbs half and half or whole milk if needed to moisturize potatoes. Gently stir in celery and onions.
- Cover salad and place in refrigerator, at least 6 hours or overnight. To serve, sprinkle lightly with paprika and garnish with parsley stems.
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