Don't you just hate it when you accidentally click on "publish" rather than "save as draft" when working on a post. Then all of the sudden, the cursor goes wacko on you and randomly darts of in a weird direction. Ugh! Anyway, here's my potato salad I had mentioned with the Grilled Shrimp Skewers. I call this Little J's Potato Salad. Little J is a nickname I've had since high school and it's pretty much stuck with me ever since.
This is an adaptation from a recipe my mom had gotten from a friend. The original version had a strong vinegar taste to it that didn't suit too well with my palate. So I tweaked it and what you have here is a balance of flavors. Not overbearing, just right. I love this version. Whenever I can I try to make a batch of it. It's really good. Not like your usual potato salad, whatever that may be. The yellow color comes from the mustard in the recipe. With a touch of vinegar, some relish, onions, sugar and mayo. A nice subtle sweet flavor. Plus, a hefty dusting of paprika.
This will make you go back and get seconds.
Little J's Potato Salad
4-5 Large Russet Potatoes
1/3 c Sweet Onion (finely chopped)
1/3 c sweet relish
1 c mayo
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 c Yellow Mustard
Paprika
Cut the potatoes into cubes. Size is to your choosing.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, season liberally with salt. Add in the potatoes and cook until tender. When a fork pierces through without any hesitation that means the potatoes are done.
Drain and let them cool.
In a bowl, combine onions, relish, mayo, sugar, vinegar and mustard. Combine well until the sugar has dissolved.
When the potatoes are cool enough, pour in the dressing and toss to combine. Use a two bowl method. By pouring the potatoes back and forth until everything is coated with the dressing.
When ready, sprinkle as much paprika as you'd like and enjoy.
38 comments:
LOL1
Not so long ago I deleted a whole posting and pics when I pressed "delete" instead of "publish"!
I can tell you things were starting flying!
Now this potato salad dose not sound delicious but the pic would have an artist stop his work!
Cheers,
Robert-Gilles
OOOOhhh potato salad looks mouth watering jenn, perfect blend of flavors!
could there possibly be anything more comforting than potatoes? i dont think so :)
I absolutely love potatoe salad. My grandmal makes the best and looks a lot like youres, but she adds pickle juice!! Yum!!!
I love the flavor of apple cider vinegar! It looks and sounds absolutely delicious!
nice with the cider good idea little J
little J's potato salad looks so creamy and good - I will make this for my son the potato salad fanatic....thanks!
looks yummyyy... lovely clicks!!
Looks great!
Thanks for sharing!
I loove potato salad with mustard. I can't live without starch!
Great recipe! I love paprika but have been out for a while. Reminds me to pick some up...
I love simple foods - this looks amazing.
I often delete posts on accident... it drives me nuts!
Adding vinegar is interesting. We've never done that with a mayo based tater salad. Good tip.
You know summer is full pitch when the potato salad come out! Yum GREG
yum!! it is so gorgeous! I'll need to make some now!
How delicious this looks - and I love lots of paprika on my tater salad!
It has happened to me too when I clicked publish instead of save. But luckily the Google Reader was slow in indexing my updates and hence got enough time to edit! The potato salad looks so creamy and yummy! Loved the addition of paprika on top :)
R-G: Thanks.
HH: I agree
Miranda: Coolios!! ;-)
Jen: Thanks. It's really good.
Chow and chatter: ;-)
doggy: Neat-o> I hope he enjoys it.
Hari, Finsmom: Thanks.
Hummingbird: Me, too.
Andrea: Can't live without paprika
Pam: ;-)
Duo Dishes: Give it a try. It's really good.
Greg: So true.
Laura: Go for it!! hehehe...
Reeni: Same here
Pooja: That one of the good things about google reader. lol.
Ha! Love the story about saving v. publishing. I have had a few "incidents" with that. Sort of like sending an email before finishing or proof reading or making sure it's going to the right person... Luckily, your post made it out into the wide world and I bet it's destined for greatness. Yum!
Love the paprika in there Jenn!
Well you don't have to sell me on potato salad (but you knew that!) and of course I would be going back for seconds and maybe thirds :)
yey! another one to try! i love potatoes!
This certainly looks delicious. I haven't used relish in my potato salad to date, but you've got me thinking.
loving the paprika on top! Haha, Little J? I can imagine why! I remember your baby photo, so cute and tiny!
Cucinista: Definitely like sending an email.
Elra: Thanks.
Daily Spud: I knew you'd love this right off the bat.
MaryA: Thanks.
Mary: WOOT!
Burpandslurp: LOL. It's an east answer as to the nickname.
I love potato salads that dont have many ingredients. This sounds perfect for me. I like to taste the potato!
I've never thought of putting relish in my potato salad. What an awesome idea! Your recipe looks scrumptious!
Donna: you can definitely taste the potato.
ungourmet: Thanks.
I like the combo of mayo and vinegar. And, the paprika on top draws me in every time. Love it!
Great flavours there! Love the addition of paprika!
Lisa, Pigpigscorner: Thanks. ;-)
That's seriously one of my biggest "AAAAHHHH" moments (when I hit publish by accident...hate it)! Your tater salad looks awesome!
this looks like the perfect tato salad, very flavorful!
Yummy! I love potato salad:)
Nutmeg: same here.
Bright and creamy potato salad makes me hungry! Your adapted recipe sounds like it would have a nice sweet-tangy flavor instead of that vinegary taste. Well done!
Tangled Noodle: You got it right on the nose!
Little doubt, the dude is totally just.
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