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From mayo to vinaigrette-based: 12 tasty ways to make potato salad
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From mayo to vinaigrette-based: 12 tasty ways to make potato salad
No summer barbecue is complete without a kickin' potato salad. We show you the 12 different directions to take this summer classic.
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12 best potato salad recipes
Warm Swiss Chard and Kielbasa Potato Salad
Kielbasa, a Polish sausage that is sold already cooked, transforms this potato salad into a satisfying meal. You want the potatoes to hold their shape in the salad, so drain them as soon as they're fork-tender. Leftovers make a delicious lunch, even when served cold.
12 best potato salad recipes
Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad
Serve this colourful salad as a light lunch or a side dish with your favourite grilled chicken recipe.
12 best potato salad recipes
Walnut Pesto Potato Salad
With a nod to classic Italian pesto, this version is made using walnuts and basil and is a perfect dressing for boiled potatoes. Serve with grilled fish, chicken or steak.
12 best potato salad recipes
Tuna and Potato Salad with Lemon-Caper Dressing
Who says potato salad needs to be heavy? Here, we've tossed mini potatoes with tuna, crispy Little Gem lettuce and a citrusy dressing for a light yet satisfying meal. Good-quality oil-packed tuna has more moisture and flavour than water-packed, but either will work.
12 best potato salad recipes
Curried Potato Salad
Cooking whole, unpeeled potatoes takes a bit longer, but it's the secret to getting the perfect potato salad texture. Toasting the spices before adding them to the dressing gets rid of any raw flavour. Sprinkle with additional cilantro just before serving.
12 best potato salad recipes
Potato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
In this recipe, potatoes are cooked in a new, nutrient-friendly way. The potatoes are added to the water once it's boiling, so the cooking time is shorter and more vitamin C is retained. Buttermilk, made from low-fat milk, adds creaminess to this potato salad.
12 best potato salad recipes
Egg and Salmon Potato Salad
This lightened-up potato salad is dressed with a flavourful mustard-based vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise. Mixed with flaked salmon and topped with eggs, it's wonderful warm but just as good as a cold lunch the next day.
12 best potato salad recipes
Smashed Potato Salad
Everyone needs a classic potato salad recipe in their repertoire for summer gatherings. We love this creamy version with a hit of crunchy celery and tangy gherkins.
12 best potato salad recipes
Warm Potato Salad with Smoked Trout
Smoked trout transforms this spring-fresh potato salad into a filling meal. Look for it in the refrigerated seafood section of your supermarket, or alongside cured meats. Serve with crusty bread.
12 best potato salad recipes
Grilled Steak and Potato Salad
Does your family love meat and potatoes, but you want them to eat more vegetables? Here's the ultimate compromise: all the pleasure of grilled steak and potatoes mixed into a tasty, fresh summer salad.
12 best potato salad recipes
Fully Loaded Potato Salad
This version of potato salad has all the comfort of a fully loaded baked potato. If you're near a kitchen, crisp up your cooked and chopped bacon by microwaving it for 20 seconds before sprinkling on the salad.
12 best potato salad recipes
Bacony Potatoes
This take on hot German potato salad is sure to be a hit with potato lovers of all ages. For picky palates, you can omit the cabbage, but the warm, salty, sweet bacon dressing makes this unique side dish a crowd-pleaser.
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