Category: Side Dishes & Salads

Grilled Steakhouse Potato Salad

I hope I never have to pick a favorite potato salad. I’ve made a lot of varieties, and each was great. Like this grilled steakhouse potato salad. Onions in a potato salad add a nice crunch and flavor. Fire-roasted potatoes add a nice smokiness. Heck, all that’s missing is a nice big ole grilled (I use my Weber charcoal grill!) T-bone steak and we’re in business!

Grilled Steakhouse Potato Salad

Baked Potato In A Bowl

And you know its good because this grilled steakhouse potato salad also has bacon and cheddar cheese in it!  I love a nice big ole baked potato with my steak. Why not take those same great ingredients, plus a few others, and make it into a great side salad?

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my jalapeno pimento cheese potato salad and Leatha’s Bar-B-Que Inn red potato salad.

Grilled Steakhouse Potato Salad
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Grilled Steakhouse Potato Salad

I hope I never have to pick a favorite potato salad. I’ve made a lot of varieties, and each was great. Like this grilled steakhouse potato salad. Onions in a potato salad add a nice crunch and flavor. Fire-roasted potatoes add a nice smokiness.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, potato salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 248kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kraft

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red potatoes small, about 12
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Ranch dressing
  • 6 slices bacon cooked, crumbled
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 4 green onions sliced thin

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and boil until just starting to get tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and let cool.
  • Cut potatoes into 4ths.
  • Optional: Fire up a grill and place potatoes on the grill, turning, just long enough to get some grill marks.
  • Remove and let cool.
  • Whisk remaining ingredients together.
  • Add potatoes.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

Stir before serving. If the salad gets too thick add a little more mayonnaise or even a splash of milk and stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Andouille Cajun Potatoes

Andouille sausage has such a great, spicy flavor. It’s up there with chorizo as my favorite sausage. A little heat and bold flavor adds a lot to what would’ve been normal (but still good) fried potatoes. These Andouille Cajun potatoes are fantastic. Potatoes need spicy sausage. These are not plain boring potatoes. Not by any stretch.

Andouille Cajun Potatoes

These andouille Cajun potatoes are a great dinner side. And they’re also great for breakfast. Just substitute them for your usual breakfast potatoes.

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Also try my Andouille po boy. The more andouille the better, I say!

Andouille Cajun Potatoes
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Andouille Cajun Potatoes

Andouille sausage has such a great, spicy flavor. It’s up there with chorizo as my favorite sausage. A little heat and bold flavor adds a lot to what would’ve been normal (but still good) fried potatoes.
Course Side
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword potatoes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10
Calories 268kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage diced
  • 3 pounds potatoes cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
  • Add the andouille and cook until lightly browned on the edges.
  • Remove andouille to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add potatoes. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are just starting to turn tender.
  • Flip the potatoes, increase the heat to medium-high, add the Cajun seasoning and garlic, stir gently, and cook another 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes start to brown on the edges.
  • Remove from heat. Add the andouille back to the pan. Add the parsley and toss gently. Cover until ready to serve.

Notes

If you can’t find andouille sausage you can substitute smoked sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Baked Potato Salad

All of the creamy, bacony, yumminess that is in a loaded baked potato… in a salad! How can you go wrong with that? This baked potato salad tastes just like the real deal. Bite after bite, it’s as if the best thing ever came in a bowl now instead.

Baked Potato Salad

Note: This baked potato salad is best the day you make it. If you have to let set overnight, leave out the bacon and green onion and only add them right before you serve it. The sauce might get a bit thick overnight, too. You might want to add a bit more mayonnaise to thin it up a bit. Just give it a good (gentle) stir before serving.

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Lucy’s Family Owned – Natural Distilled White Vinegar, 1 Gallon (128 oz) – 5% Acidity (White Vinegar, 1 Gallon (128 fl oz.))

Also try my grilled steakhouse potato salad.

Baked Potato Salad
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Baked Potato Salad

All of the creamy, bacony, yummyness that is in a loaded baked potato… in a salad! How can you go wrong with that?
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, potato salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 433kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Guy Fieri

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and cook until they are just fork tender. Do not overcook them. You want them to have some bite. Remove from water and let cool.
  • Combine sour cream, mayo, vinegar and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  • Cut potatoes into cubes or fourths (or eighths if they are large), however you want to serve them.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Strain the bacon drippings and return 3 tablespoons of the drippings to the pan.
  • Add potatoes to skillet over high heat. Let cook until starting to brown on the edges, flipping occasionally. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Place potatoes into a large bowl. Add the dressing and gently fold to combine.
  • Break the bacon into small pieces and add it and the green onion and serve.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Carrots

I love the flavor from roasted vegetables, mostly carrots or Brussels sprouts and sometimes cauliflower. They have such a great sweetness to them. Sometimes I roast canned tomatoes for soups. Or I’ll roast onions as a side dish. And of course, a favorite, roasted garlic. Nothing is as simple as these roasted carrots. And nothing is as tasty.

Roasted Carrots

The Perfect Side Dish

Roasted carrots were the perfect side for our mushroom pork tenderloin with roasted garlic mashed potatoes. And hey, there’s no law that you have to only roast one vegetable at a time. Toss a few beets in there too. Just make sure they are all about the same size.

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Also try my root beer carrots. Root beer makes for an excellent glaze.

Roasted Carrots
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Roasted Carrots

I love the flavor from roasted vegetables, mostly carrots or Brussels sprouts and sometimes cauliflower. They have such a great sweetness to them
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword carrots
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 48kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Place carrots on a baking sheet.
  • Drizzle lightly with the oil, rotating the carrots to get them coated.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and thyme.
  • Roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes, rotating once, until the carrots just start to soften. You don’t want them to get too soft – a little crunch is good.

Notes

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 19027IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These roasted garlic mashed potatoes are outstanding. The roasted, savory flavor of these potatoes make them the perfect side. They also pass the ‘gravy lake test’, holding a nice big serving of gravy without getting runny. Rule #1: You can’t have too much gravy. Rule #2: You can’t have too much mashed potatoes.

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Fantastic Flavor In Every Bite

I roasted the garlic for these mashed potatoes in the oven. You can also make a big batch of roasted garlic in no time by using your slow cooker. Either way, you’ll get that wonderful garlic aroma and flavor!

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We served these with the delicious gravy from the mushroom pork tenderloins we made. And roasted carrots on the side.

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These roasted garlic mashed potatoes are outstanding. The roasted, savory flavor of these potatoes make them the perfect side. They also pass the ‘gravy lake test’, holding a nice big serving of gravy without getting runny.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword garlicky, mashed potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 110kcal
Author Found on the web

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Cut the top off the head of garlic and place the head onto a small piece of aluminum foil.
  • Drizzle the garlic with oil and seal inside the foil.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour or until very tender.
  • Remove the garlic from the oven. Open the pouch and let it cool.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and boil until tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain and let cool slightly.
  • Lightly chop the potatoes and return them to the (now empty) large pot.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients except for the parsley. Also squeeze in the cloves of roasted garlic.
  • Blend with a handheld mixer or potato masher until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Serve garnished with parsley.

Notes

You can also steam or roast the potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sweet Corn Cob Pops

It is sweet corn season here in Indiana. We recently put up over 100 ears of corn for next winter. Sweet corn is a mighty good thing, whether in a chowder, in salsa, or my favorite, right off the grill. I just love the charred sweetness of corn off a charcoal fire. And you’ll find that these little corn cob pops make eating corn even more fun.

We get our sweet corn from My Dad’s Sweet Corn, in Tipton, Indiana. Their corn is available at many of the farmer’s markets in and around Indianapolis.

Sweet Corn Cob Pops

The Perfect Dipping Sauce

The dipping sauce with the sweet corn cob pops tastes so fresh with a great cilantro flavor, backed with a little heat from a jalapeno. You’ll find that you’re going to want to serve more than one of these pops per person.

Get yourself a good set of grill tools for these corn pops and anything else you grill. You won’t regret the extra few bucks they cost over the cheap ones that you’re going to have to replace in a few years. I have had several sets of Weber tools for decades and have yet to replace a single one.

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Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black

Also try my corn cob Maque Choux.

Sweet Corn Cob Pops
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Corn Cob Pops

I just love the charred sweetness of corn off a charcoal fire. And you’ll find that these little corn cob pops make eating corn even more fun.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword corn-on-the-cob
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 113kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kraft

Equipment

Ingredients

  • â…“ cup Italian salad dressing zesty!
  • â…” cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 shallot roughly chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and roughly chopped
  • 6 ears corn on the cob cut into 2″ wide pieces

Instructions

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  • Place dressing, cilantro, shallot and jalapeno in a blender and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
  • Thread corn onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat until lightly charred and cooked.
  • Serve corn with the dipping sauce.

Notes

Leave out the jalapeno for a non-spicy dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Spicy Home Fries

These kicked-up spicy home fries hit the spot with breakfast-for-dinner the other night. Ancho chile powder gives them a nice, rich flavor, with just enough heat. If you grind up dried poblano peppers you end up with Ancho chile powder. Tamales are often heavily seasoned with ancho chilies. Not sure why I mentioned that. But the chiles add a great flavor to anything. They’re what make these fries so great.

Spicy Home Fries

The No-Soggy Potato Zone

Spicy home fries need a little crunch to them for them to be just right to me. Soggy fries make for a sad meal for sure! Sometimes I like to add a little something else in. Crumbled cooked Mexican chorizo is a favorite, specially since it adds even more kick to an already spicy dish.

I made these potatoes in my cast iron skillet. No other pan does such a great job getting that wonderful potato crunch.

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Also try my steakhouse fries.

Spicy Home Fries
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Spicy Home Fries

Kicked-up home fries that are perfect with breakfast.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword fries, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 295kcal
Author Based on Bobby Flay’s Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 large Idaho potatoes brushed, chopped into 1/2″ cubes
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • ½ medium white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan (cast iron works best).
  • Cover the potatoes with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a low boil.
  • Cook until potatoes are just tender, 20-25 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and reserve in a bowl.
  • Add the butter to the pan and melt over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook until softened.
  • Add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the chile powder and cayenne, stir.
  • Add the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Lightly mash the potatoes down into the skillet. Cook until golden brown and the edges are a tad crispy.
  • Flip over, mash again, and cook until golden brown and edges are crispy on the bottom.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Serve.

Notes

Leftover fries can be reheated in the oven or a skillet with a splash of oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1447IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Caesar Pasta Salad

A simple, easy-to-make salad that tastes just like a Caesar salad. This Caesar pasta salad is the perfect cool side for something hot off the grill. It’s a nice change from ‘just’ a green salad. And even though it’s a pasta salad, it still feels light.

Caesar Pasta Salad

Wake It Up With A Bit Of Citrus

I suggest adding just half the lemon to this salad, then tasting to see if you need to add more. The lemon does add a freshness so you don’t want to leave it out completely. Any ole pasta will do, but I prefer to use a variety that ‘grabs’ onto the dressing and toppings.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Also try my Italian pasta salad and my Brussels Sprouts Caesar salad.

Inspired by a recipe from Sandra Lee.

Caesar Pasta Salad
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Caesar Pasta Salad

A simple, easy-to-make salad that tastes just like a Caesar salad. This Caesar pasta salad is the perfect cool side for something hot off the grill. It’s a nice change from ‘just’ a green salad. And even though it’s a pasta salad, it still feels light.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 381kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Sandra Lee

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook pasta per package instructions. Drain well.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing, lemon zest and juice, parsley, and cheese. Season with fresh ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Add the pasta and toss to coat.
  • Serve topped with croutons and olives, or you can mix them into the salad.

Notes

For best results use freshly-grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1353mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Chopped Muffuletta Salad

I’m a huge fan of muffuletta sandwiches. I’ve made them many times, and usually with my own olive salad. My wife is a lover of olives, too. And boy did we ever love this chopped muffuletta salad!

Chopped Muffuletta Salad

This twist takes the classic muffuletta sandwich and turns it into a great side salad. Full of all the things that make a muffuletta great, such as salami, provolone and olives! This chopped muffuletta salad is a wonderful change. And it’s great if you’re skipping the bread but miss the taste of the sandwich!

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This recipe is based on a recipe from The Fromagetta.

Chopped Muffuletta Salad
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Chopped Muffuletta Salad

I’m a huge fan of muffuletta sandwiches. I’ve made them many times, and usually with my own olive salad. My wife is a lover of olives, so it works out for all of us!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword olives, salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 204kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Fromagette

Equipment

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 24 pimento-stuffed green olives halved
  • 4 ounce pimentos diced, drained
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese cubed
  • ½ cup pepperoncini drained, stemmed, and sliced into rings
  • 1 head romaine lettuce rinsed and chopped (note: make sure you dry the lettuce completely after rinsing)
  • 4 ounces dry salami sliced into strips
  • ¼ red onion finely diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved

For the vinaigrette

Instructions

  • Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Gently toss to mix.
  • Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar. Seal and shake until well combined.
  • Serve salad in bowls, lightly drizzled with the dressing. Do not dress too far in advance of serving or the salad will get soggy.

Notes

Give the salad another quick toss before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1577IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Potato and Green Bean Salad

Here lately I’ve found myself watching The Best Recipes Ever on CBC. I didn’t really need to watch another cooking show, but the recipes on this one caught my eye. This potato and green bean salad is the first one I’ve made and although my version came out looking a bit different than the original, it was pretty good.

Potato and Green Bean Salad

Don’t Over-Dress

There are two things you have to keep in mind when making this potato and green bean salad. Some people have an aversion to cilantro, so you might want to use parsley instead, or at least cut back on the cilantro. Also, don’t just toss the dressing into the salad all willy-nilly. Add a little. Stir, taste, and check the consistency. It’s easy to add too much dressing (and I was dangerously close to having too much dressing on mine!).

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my country green beans.

Potato and Green Bean Salad
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Potato and Green Bean Salad

A nice twist on the traditional potato salad.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword green beans, potato salad, salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 90kcal
Author Kary Osmand

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Salt a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until just tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  • Add beans and 1/2 cup of the cilantro to the potatoes and gently toss to mix.
  • Mix together the mayo, sour cream and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir into potato mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Serve garnished with remaining cilantro.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)
Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)