Best Janets Potato Salad Recipes

JANET'S POTATO SALAD

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Make and share this Janet's Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by William Hakala

Categories Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 -10 potatoes
4 hard-boiled eggs, , sliced
1 medium onion, diced
celery, diced or celery flakes
Kraft salad dressing
mustard
milk
diced pickles or diced pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
salt and pepper
stuffed green olive
paprika

Steps:

Wash potatoes, cut in half and boil with skins on.
When cooled, remove skins and cube.
Add onion, and diced celery.
Set aside.
Mix salad dressing, mustard, pickles/relish, spices, salt and pepper, and a tbsp or so of pickle juice.
Mix well, thin out with milk, using your own judgment as to consistancy.
Pour over cubed potatoes and mix well.
Gently stir in sliced eggs, reserving 5-6 slices for garnish.
Pour into serving bowl, place remaining eggs on top, put one olive slice on top of each egg slice, sprinkle with paprika and parsley flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 65.7, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 10.2

JAPANESE POTATO SALAD

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Potato salad is said to have been introduced to Japan more than 125 years ago. Today, it's as ubiquitous there as it is in the States, but the Japanese version is quite different from what we're accustomed to here. It always contains mayonnaise, and Japanese mayonnaise, which is richer and tangier than American mayo, is key. There's also not as much vinegar, so the flavor is sweeter and less acidic. That sweetness is amplified by the addition of various vegetables, such as corn, carrots, peas and cucumber, which also lend texture. Ham, onions, scallions and hard-boiled egg are also common mix-ins, but there are no rules, so use what you have and like. Lastly, the consistency is closer to that of mashed potatoes--creamy, not chunky. Serve it as you would any potato salad. It's a staple in bento boxes, too.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 1/2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar, plus more if needed
1/3 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
1/3 cup frozen corn
1 small carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 or 3 slices deli ham, diced
1/3 cup Japanese mayonnaise, such as Kewpie, plus more if needed

Steps:

Cover the potatoes with about 1 inch of cold water in a medium pot and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain, then return the potatoes in the pot to the stove over medium heat and shake occasionally until all the excess water is evaporated, about 10 second.
Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Add the vinegar, season with pepper and roughly mash with a potato masher or large fork (some small lumps should remain). Spread the potatoes up the sides of the bowl so they cool faster and set aside for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt.
Toss together the cucumbers and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Let sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse and firmly squeeze to remove any excess liquid.
Add the corn and carrots to the boiling water and simmer until the carrots are almost tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a small colander or strainer, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer to a small bowl lined with a folded paper towel to absorb any excess water.
When the potatoes are ready, add the corn, carrots, cucumber and ham and gently stir to combine. Add the mayonnaise, season with salt and gently stir until thoroughly combined, adding a little more mayonnaise, if you like. Check the seasonings, adding more vinegar, salt and/or pepper, as needed. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until cold. Check the seasonings again before serving.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

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The recipe for this Southern classic came from the chef Millie Peartree's mother, Millie Bell. The sweet relish melds with the creamy potatoes for a deep, balanced flavor. Onion powder adds savory notes without the texture of diced onion, which could overpower the dish. Make sure that your eggs are rinsed thoroughly, so no pieces of shell remain, and that your potatoes are uniformly cut in roughly 1-inch cubes so they all finish cooking at the same time. (Millie Bell used her thumb as a measure.) And, most important of all, don't overcook the potatoes: You want potato salad, not mashed potatoes.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 1/2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 pounds russet, Yukon Gold or Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet relish
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced small
2 celery stalks (optional)
Sweet paprika, for garnish

Steps:

Set the potatoes in a large pot; add 1 tablespoon salt and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Set over high heat and cook just until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. (You still want the potatoes to still have some shape to avoid turning the dish into mashed potatoes.) Drain potatoes, and set them aside to cool.
As potatoes cool, make the dressing: To a large bowl, add mayonnaise, relish, mustard and granulated onion; whisk to combine.
Add the potatoes to the dressing, along with the diced hard-boiled eggs, and celery, if using; stir gently to combine. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Chill for at least 2 hours, and up to overnight. Serve cold. Finish with a sprinkle of paprika. Potato salad will keep for 4 days in an airtight container.