Potato Salad
Potato Salad is believed to have originated in Germany and spread throughout Europe, Asia and then made its way to North America, but……some believe it was introduced to the Europeans by the Spaniards returning from the New World in the 16th Century! Initially tossed with vinegar, oil and herbs, mayonnaise became available in the early 1900’s.
Potato Salad
This recipe has been handed down from generations in my mom’s family. Until recently, I never measured anything. It was simply made according to taste and sight.Perfect for summer barbeques and the potluck. It’s easily made the day before; in fact, the flavors improve.
Ingredients
- 5 lb red potatoes (after peeled and boiled 1600 grams)
- 6 eggs hard boiled
- 2 TBSP coarse salt for potato water
- 1 cup (110 gr) Celery, diced
- 3 TBSP (6 gr) Chives
- 3/4 tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Pepper
Dressing:
- 2 cups (414 gr) Hellman’s Regular Mayonnaise
- 1 TBSP Prepared Mustard
- ½ TBSP (8 ml) White Vinegar
- 2 TBSP (30 ml) Milk
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and bring to a boil in salted water. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool until you can easily handle them.
- Chop celery and chives (because I always make this salad in the summer, chives grow in the garden, otherwise use green onions, tops only).
- Slice potatoes into a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Add celery and chives.
- Mix dressing ingredients with a whisk. It will be tangy to the taste and mellow as the salad rests.
- Add dressing to potato mixture. The best way to gently mix, not breaking up the potatoes, is with your hands.
- Garnish with paprika, cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.
Notes
Hands down if pairing Potato Salad only; an unoaked or oaked Chardonnay outshines every other wine! Old World and New World. The Chardonnay works really well if serving Potato Salad with Ham, otherwise look to the dominant flavours in your meal and start the pairing there.
We’ve paired:
- Bread and Butter Chardonnay
- Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay
- Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay
- Quail’s Gate Chardonnay Stewart Family Reserve