Best Marthas Potato Salad Recipes

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ALL-AMERICAN POTATO SALAD



All-American Potato Salad image

Our recipe is a variation on classic American-style potato salad. Warm potatoes are sprinkled with vinegar, dressed in mayonnaise, and mixed with hard-boiled eggs, celery, cornichons, and scallions.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds russet potatoes (about 8 potatoes)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, finely diced (1/2 cup)
10 cornichons, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/4 cup)
3 scallions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, and lower to a gentle boil. Cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes. Drain into a colander. Using paper towels or gloves to protect your hands, peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch dice while still hot. Drizzle with vinegar; set aside.
  • Place eggs in a small pan with enough water to cover by 1 inch, and place over medium-high heat. When water comes to a boil, turn off heat, cover, and let stand for 13 minutes. Drain, and place in a bowl with cold water to cover. When cold, peel eggs. Chop 2 into 1/4-inch dice. Slice the third egg into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, and set aside for garnish.
  • Combine diced eggs, mayonnaise, celery seed, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a large bowl, and whisk to combine. Add reserved potatoes to mayonnaise mixture. Add celery, red pepper, onion, cornichons, scallions, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine. Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with paprika and reserved hard-boiled egg rounds.

MARTHA'S FAVORITE POTATO SALAD



Martha's Favorite Potato Salad image

Martha steams rather than boils the potatoes, and she uses buttermilk to thin the mayo for her favorite potato salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables     Potato Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pounds medium red-skinned potatoes
1 medium white onion, finely grated
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise, preferably Hellman's
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup sliced cornichons
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)
Hard-boiled eggs sliced, for garnish (optional)
Freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with about 2 inches water and add a pinch of salt. Set steamer basket in pot; make sure water doesn't seep through holes. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a rapid simmer.
  • Add potatoes to steamer basket. Cover and steam until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove potatoes and allow to cool slightly. Peel potatoes, and slice into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Combine onion, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add potatoes and use a large rubber spatula to gently combine, trying not to break up potato slices. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add mayonnaise, buttermilk, and cornichons. Add mixture to another bowl and repeat process of transferring potato mixture from one bowl to another to mix gently until well combined and creamy. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours; the mixture will thicken as it stands. Garnish with parsley and/or sliced hard-boiled eggs, if desired. Season with salt and white pepper.

DAD'S MASHED POTATO SALAD



Dad's Mashed Potato Salad image

Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch large chunks
3 /4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup warm half-and-half
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1/4 cup yellow mustard
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups finely chopped sweet pickles
1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cover the potato chunks with cold water in a large saucepot. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Add the butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mash with a potato masher or electric hand mixer (essentially you are making mashed potatoes), adding warm half-and-half as needed until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. You should have a little over 6 cups of mashed potatoes.
  • Add the Miracle Whip, mustard, celery, onion, pickles, pickle juice, and sugar, mixing after each addition. Stir in the eggs until combined. Chill at least 1 hour or make the night before and refrigerate. Sprinkle with the chopped freshly parsley before serving.

TEST KITCHEN'S FAVORITE POTATO SALAD



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Using vinegar and mustard in addition to the usual mayonnaise is the secret to a perfectly balanced potato salad. To save time, chop the celery, scallions, and cornichons for the dressing while the spuds cool.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds russet potatoes (about 6 medium)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, divided
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 cup finely chopped celery (from 3 stalks)
1/2 cup sliced cornichons (from about 20)
1/3 cup finely chopped scallions (from 3)

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes. Slice lengthwise into 1-inch-thick planks. Lay flat and slice again into 1-inch-thick strips. Stack strips together and cut crosswise into even cubes.
  • In a large pot, cover potatoes with at least 2 inches of water and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-high and continue boiling until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar. Stir in celery, cornichons, and scallions. Gently fold mayonnaise mixture into cooked potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 day (bring to room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes).

POTATO SALAD



Potato Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds medium red-skinned potatoes
1 medium white onion, finely grated
2/3 cup cold water
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup Hellmanns Mayonnaise
Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Hard-boiled eggs sliced, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot, and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until soft when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes. Drain, and allow to cool slightly. Peel potatoes, and slice into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Combine potatoes, onion, water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Toss gently between two large bowls, trying not to break up potato slices. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add mayonnaise; mix gently between two large bowls until well combined and creamy. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours; the mixture will thicken as it stands. Garnish with parsley and/or sliced hard-boiled eggs, if desired.

POTATO SALAD



Potato Salad image

Chopped scallions are sprinkled on a potato salad made with Yukon golds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 medium Yukon gold potatoes
Coarse salt
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Freshly ground pepper
3 celery stalks, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups finely chopped Vidalia onion
3 scallions, thinly sliced
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Put potatoes in a large pot of salted water; bring to a boil. Cook until just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain; let cool.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and dill; season with salt and pepper. Peel potatoes; cut into 1-inch chunks. Fold into mayonnaise mixture. Fold in celery, onion, scallions, and eggs (reserving some scallions for garnish). Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

MARTHA STEWART'S POTATO SALAD



Martha Stewart's Potato Salad image

Tart little pickles called cornichons, from the French word for gherkins, flavor this updated version of an old-fashioned favorite. The dressing can be made up to two days ahead and stored, refrigerated, in an airtight container.

Provided by talbotc

Categories     Potato

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lbs potatoes (small, red and white (12 to 15 of each))
to taste salt
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups creme fraiche or 1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon celery seed
to taste pepper, Freshly ground
6 ounces cornichons, drained and thinly sliced or finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 bunches scallions, cut into 1/4-inch slices on the bias
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, loosely packed, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large stockpot; fill with enough cold water to cover by 3 inches.
  • Add salt; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, and let simmer until potatoes are just tender when poked with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, drain, and sprinkle with vermouth.
  • Let stand until cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, creme fraiche, and celery seeds.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces, and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Pour dressing over the potatoes.
  • Add chopped cornichons, scallions, and parsley; toss to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 198.6, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4.4

THE BEAVER'S " AUNT MARTHA'S" POTATO SALAD



The Beaver's

Well on Leave it to Beaver the boys Mother was raised by strict Aunt Martha....some where I picked up this neat recipe. I had never used horseradish before and this made it good .

Provided by wjorma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups potatoes
4 eggs
1/2 cup celery (diced into small pieces)
1 medium onion (diced into small pieces)
1/2 cup sweet relish
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon horseradish cream
1 tablespoon mustard
1/4 cup pimiento

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes and eggs. Remove eggs from shells. Chop into small.
  • pieces.
  • while still hot. Stir in mayonnaise, horseradish, mustard, onion,.
  • celery,.
  • relish and pimentos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 223, Sodium 707, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 11.4, Protein 10.5

MARTHA'S "ALL-AMERICAN POTATO SALAD"



Martha's

Recipe came from Martha Stewart Living's 4th of July menu. "Cooking time depends on the size of the potatoes. You'll Know they are done when a paring knife is easily inserted into the center of one.

Provided by ashleebb

Categories     Potato

Time 1h8m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 lbs russet potatoes (about 8 potatoes)
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/4 inch dice (3/4 cup)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice (1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, finely diced (1/2 cup)
10 cornichons, cut into 1/4 inch dice (1/4 cup)
3 scallions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat leaf parsley
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, and lower to a gentle boil. Cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes
  • Drain into a colander.
  • Using paper towels or gloves to protect your hands, peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch dice while still hot.
  • Drizzle with vinegar; set aside.
  • Place eggs in a small pan with enough water to cover by 1 inch, and place over medium-high heat When water comes to a boil, turn off heat, cover and let stand for 13 minutes.
  • Drain, and place in a bowl with cold water to cover. When cold, peel eggs.
  • Chop 2 into 1/4 inch dice. Slice the third egg into 1/4 inch thick rounds, and set aside for garnish.
  • Combine diced eggs, mayonnaise celery seed, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a large bowl, and whisk to combine.
  • Add reserved potatoes to mayonnaise mixture.
  • Add celery, red pepper, onion, cornichons, scallions, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine.
  • Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with paprika and reserved hard-boiled egg rounds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 2096.1, Carbohydrate 39.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 6.5

MARTHA'S POTATO SALAD



Martha's Potato Salad image

Provided by Mimi Smith

Categories     Salad     Potato     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Radish     Summer     Family Reunion     Chill     Potluck     Gourmet     Minnesota     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 medium-large boiling potatoes (about 3 1/4 pounds)
1 cucumber
3 celery ribs
1 green bell pepper
1 small bunch radishes (about 8)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow (ballpark) mustard

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart kettle cover potatoes with salted cold water by 2 inches and simmer until just tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander and cool completely. Peel potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Peel and seed cucumber and cut cucumber, celery, and bell pepper into 1/4-inch dice. Thinly slice radishes and add with diced vegetables to potatoes, tossing gently. In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and mustard and drizzle over salad. Gently toss salad until combined well and season with salt and pepper. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Serve salad chilled or at cool room temperature.

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