Wanted: Review of Potato Salad from Complete CL Book

[kentgirl]

I would like to make this potato salad for a potluck on Friday. I don't have the book with me, but I remember it was one of the "editor's choices". I did a search for potato salad, and found too many posts to wade through. Has anybody made this particular recipe. If so, how did you like it? I would also like any other light potato salad recipes you recommend. Thanks.

[sneezles]

Haven't made that recipe and can't look at it right now as I lent my book to a friend but here's a link to a thread on potato salads that has some great sounding recipes:
http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/006877.html


Found this one on the recipe search page and except for the light mayo, it's how I've always made potato salad (except I never measure anything!):

Classic Potato Salad

It's the same picnic/family reunion food your grandma used to make--only it's lighter.


Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds baking potatoes, halved
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 hard-cooked large eggs, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper


Directions
Prep Time: 8 hours, 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Cook potatoes in boiling water 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain and cool completely.

Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Combine potatoes, onion, celery, relish, and eggs in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Pour over the potato mixture, tossing gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.

Servings/Serving Size:
6 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)



Nutrition Facts
(per Serving):
208 calories; 35.1 g carbohydrates; 75mg cholesteral; 5.7 g fat; 387 mg sodium; 5 g protein; 26 g calcium; 1.9 g iron; 2.4 g fiber








[This message has been edited by sneezles (edited 06-05-2001).]

[Nancy171]

I've made the Classic Potato Salad (above) many times and love it. Tastes like potato salad should (not light at all).

[masimmons]

I made it and thought it was just OK but that is because I don't like sweet pickles in my potato salad; I like dills. I will try it again, using dill pickles, the next time I make potato salad. It will probably be fine (for me) with this change.

[Denise]

I just made the "Old Fashioned Potato Salad" from Complete CL. It was simple and delicious! I will definately be making this again.