The Ultimate Side Dish: Salad

[Donuthole]

I like Potato Salad.

I don't like Mayo or its bastard family member.

Any ideas around it?

German potato salad is dressed with a vinegar/oil combo instead of mayo/salad dressing. It's a delicious, lighter variation on the potato-salad theme. I've made this recipe before, and really enjoyed it. If that one doesn't sound good, you'll find hundreds of recipes by simply googling "german potato salad".

[dabrockster]

Interesting. It looks tasty for sure!

If you like I can get you the recipe my wife uses.. I can share it with everyone...

[beelzebabette]

If you like I can get you the recipe my wife uses.. I can share it with everyone...

I'd like to try it. I may skip the ramen noodles, but I like to try new things with different vegetables.

[Pheidippides]

German potato salad is dressed with a vinegar/oil combo instead of mayo/salad dressing. It's a delicious, lighter variation on the potato-salad theme. I've made this recipe before, and really enjoyed it. If that one doesn't sound good, you'll find hundreds of recipes by simply googling "german potato salad".

Yeah, I'd eat that. Normal potato salad makes me puke - all the more so because everybody insists on using Russets, which (IMO - sorry Idaho!) are little better than elephant turds for human consumption, unless baking. New Pontiac Reds, fresh from the garden, boiled skin-on, drizzled with parsley butter - that was a traditional harvest-time feast when I was a kid.

[TripletDaddy]

If you like I can get you the recipe my wife uses.. I can share it with everyone...

please do. this thread will be most helpful if we post recipes. I'm interested, as well. Like you, I am not a huge slaw fan.

[dabrockster]

I forgot to add an ingredient. Vinegar. White Vinegar is what we use.. You could probably use whatever you want..

I sent an email to my wife to get the recipe...

[dabrockster]

Cabbage Ramen Noodle Salad
2 Tbsp toasted slivered almonds (if we have these we use them if not we don't)
½ head cabbage, thinly sliced
½ pkg. Top Ramen noodles, uncooked, crunched up (we usually do the entire package since we've used the seasoning and we also usually add the noodles early on since we prefer the noodles to soften some)
Dressing:
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. salad oil (vegetable oil) - Could substitute with other oils (Olive Oil or Sesame Oil etc..
3 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
seasoning pkg. from Top Ramen

Preparation:
1. Mix slivered almonds and cabbage. Add dressing (refrigerate a few minutes before).

2. Add dry Top Ramen at last minute (we don't do this but if you like crunch go for it), just before serving. May add cooked, chopped chicken or shrimp for variety.

[Surfah]

Cabbage Ramen Noodle Salad
2 Tbsp toasted slivered almonds (if we have these we use them if not we don't)
½ head cabbage, thinly sliced
½ pkg. Top Ramen noodles, uncooked, crunched up (we usually do the entire package since we've used the seasoning and we also usually add the noodles early on since we prefer the noodles to soften some)
Dressing:
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. salad oil (vegetable oil) - Could substitute with other oils (Olive Oil or Sesame Oil etc..
3 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
seasoning pkg. from Top Ramen

Preparation:
1. Mix slivered almonds and cabbage. Add dressing (refrigerate a few minutes before).

2. Add dry Top Ramen at last minute (we don't do this but if you like crunch go for it), just before serving. May add cooked, chopped chicken or shrimp for variety.

Sorry, just being honest.

[dabrockster]

Sorry, just being honest.

LOL. Don't knock it until you try it... We have gotten good comments every time we have made it.. But we mix it to our liking..

[Surfah]

LOL. Don't knock it until you try it... We have gotten good comments every time we have made it.. But we mix it to our liking..

Trust me I have tried it. That salad is a staple in Utah.

[dabrockster]

One that I LOVE to make is an Avocado Salad..


2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 red onion, chopped
1 red and yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped (Very Fine) fresh cilantro
1/2 lime, juiced
salt and pepper to taste

I also add some Olive Oil to the Lime Juice..


It is simple and easy but I love the taste of it...

[dabrockster]

Trust me I have tried it. That salad is a staple in Utah.

I guess not living there makes me immune to those "Mormon Dishes".. And people here have never had it re-hashed over and over..

[YOhio]

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With that in mind, I made this recipe two nights ago and it was a hit. It is from Dinner: Impossible. Very easy to make and everyone really liked it....even the Puffy Check.

I made this today for lunch. Instead of boiling the potatoes, I tossed them with a lil' bit of olive oil, chopped flat leaf parsley and the 1/4 c red onion and baked them at 350 for an hour. It turned out perfect and was a big hit amongst the after-church crew that regularly stops by for lunch. We had bbq chicken, potato salad and panko topped baked mac/cheese. We followed that with a fresh berry shortcake. Springtime is here!

[TripletDaddy]

I made this today for lunch. Instead of boiling the potatoes, I tossed them with a lil' bit of olive oil, chopped flat leaf parsley and the 1/4 c red onion and baked them at 350 for an hour. It turned out perfect and was a big hit amongst the after-church crew that regularly stops by for lunch. We had bbq chicken, potato salad and panko topped baked mac/cheese. We followed that with a fresh berry shortcake. Springtime is here!

Yum. That sounds like a delish twist. Glad you enjoyed the recipe. The coating is a pretty simple recipe, but it tastes very good. Out of curiosity, did you adapt any other parts...adding pickles, olives, etc? Or did you keep it as posted?

I am getting ready to share another great salad recipe later tonight. Stay tuned!

[YOhio]

Out of curiosity, did you adapt any other parts...adding pickles, olives, etc? Or did you keep it as posted?

I just kept it real.