Best Moldavian Potato Feta And Scallion Salad Recipes

SMASHED RED-SKINNED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Continue boiling the potatoes until they are tender enough to be pierced easily by the tip of a small, sharp knife, 15 -20 minutes depending on their size. Drain the potatoes and let them cool to room temperature.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, onion, celery, and salt and pepper to taste. With your hands, coarsely crush the cooled boiled potatoes into the bowl. With a large spoon, stir the crushed potatoes into the mayonnaise mixture. Stir in the parsley. Taste the salad and, if necessary, adjust the seasonings with a little more salt and pepper.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until serving time.

GREEK-STYLE FETA POTATO SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook or steam potatoes until done.
• Slice into 1-inch cubes, and place into a large bowl.
• Prepare the dressing: In processor process vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, oregano (can use 2 tablespoons FRESH oregano in place of dried), salt and pepper (can add a bit of garlic POWDER to the dressing if desired).
• When the potatoes are still warm, toss them with the dressing; set aside to cool.
• After the potatoes are cool, mix in the olives, cucumber, red, green bell peppers, salt and black pepper, Feta cheese and fresh parsley; toss well to coat.
• DELICIOUS!

RADISH & SCALLION SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and dry the vegetables. Slice the scallions and place in a bowl. Add some salt and all of the sugar - this salad is supposed to taste sweet - mix gently.
• Cut the radishes in thin slices. Mix in the radish slices. Add the creme fraiche, one tablespoon at a time, until you get a mixture resembling a creamy potato salad in consistency.
• Serve immediately, as both the sugar and salt draw out liquid from the vegetables, making the salad soggy.

BASTURMA (RUSSIAN MARINATED SKEWERED BEEF)

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the onion, basil, salt, pepper and vinegar.
• Add the meat and toss it in the marinade to coat it thoroughly, then marinate at room temperature for 5-6 hours, tossing again every hour or so to keep the cubes moist.
• Light a layer of coals in a charcoal broiler and burn until a white ash appears on the surface, or preheat your kitchen broiler to its highest point.
• Remove the meat from the marinade and string them on 4 long skewers, pressing them firmly together.
• Broil 4" from the source of the heat, turning the skewers occasionally, until the meat is done to your taste (For rare allow about 10 minutes. Well done will take about 15).
• Slide the meat off onto individual plates and garnish with scallions, lemon, and coriander or parsley.

MASHED RED SKINNED POTATOES WITH SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, salt liberally, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in another pot heat cream and butter over low heat; do not allow to boil.
• Drain the potatoes, return to the pot and mash with a potato masher (do not over-mash or they will become gluey).
• Continue mashing, adding cream and butter mixture, sour cream, salt and pepper.
• Stir in scallions and serve.

BACON AND SCALLION POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Carefully pour fat from skillet into a measuring cup and reserve. Coarsely crumble the bacon.
• Pour vinegar into a large bowl. Put potatoes in a 5-quart pot, covered with cold water by 2 inches, and simmer, uncovered, until just tender - about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander and rinse slightly with cold water. When cool enough to handle, quarter potatoes, adding them to the bowl as you cut, tossing them to coat. Add 1 TBSP of reserved bacon fat and remaining ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to combine well.