Red Bliss Potato Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

May is National Salad Month so to kick off  the unofficial summer barbecue and party season, I will be bringing you a new salad recipe each day this week to get you ready. Especially since Memorial Day is right around the corner (can you believe it?!).  

The first salad I made for you this week is Red Bliss Potato Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette. Potato Salad is one of my favorites; however,  as much as I like the traditional mayo-based potato, macaroni and coleslaw varieties, they don't hold up as well in hot summer months without taking extra safety precautions to ensure the salads stay below 40 degrees. (Well that, and Rachael doesn't like mayonnaise...at all!). 

This deliciously light salad has just the right amount of "tang" and would go perfectly with any grilled meat or fish you decided to serve it with. 



Red Bliss Potato Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Prep Time:  1 hours 15 minutes                           Yield: 10

Cook Time: 30 minutes                                        Serving: 1/2 cup

Total Time:  1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

For the Red Bliss Potato Salad

• 2lb. Red Bliss Potatoes (approximately 5-6)
• 1/2 c. Celery, small dice
• 2 tbsp. Red Onion, small dice
• Prepared Dijon Vinaigrette

For the Dijon Vinaigrette

• 2 tsp. Granulated Sugar
• 2 tbsp. Distilled White Vinegar
• 2 tsp. Dijon Mustard
• 1/4 c. Canola Oil
• Kosher Salt, to taste
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Directions
For the Red Bliss Potato Salad

1. Scrub the potato skins with a soft brush to remove any dirt. Add the potatoes to a pot and fill with water. 
2. Bring the potatoes to a boil over medium-high heat; then allow to cook until fork tender; approximately 25-30 minutes. Drain and cool. 
3. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, then in half again; then slice into 1/4" thick slices. 
4. Add the potatoes to a bowl; then add in the celery and onions. 
5. Add the prepared Dijon Vinaigrette, then season with salt and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 

For the Dijon Vinaigrette

1. Combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard and oil. Whisk well.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 47 , Carbs 1.9g, Fat 4.2g, Protein .1g, Fiber .3g, Sugar 1.6g

*Calculations based on ingredients entered into Calorie Count and may not be 100% accurate.

Enjoy! 

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Dijon Red Bliss Potato Salad

I love these little potatoes and I can't seem to always find them in my regular grocery store, but they do carry them a my local produce market (where they are generally less expensive too!). This salad is another easy alternative to basic potato salad and the dijon mustard adds a nice color, as well as a little flair, to these potatoes. 


I also like the fact that this recipe has only 5 ingredients, which makes it real easy to make too! I'm thinking of adding a new category under the Labels section (to the right of the blog) called 5 INGREDIENTS OR LESS. What do you think? Go to the top left side of the blog to cast your vote! 

Dijon Red Bliss Potato Salad
2lb. Baby C Red Potatoes (the really small red skinned ones)
1 Scallion, chopped
1 tsp. Fresh Rosemary, chopped
1/3 c. Hellman's Mayonnaise
2 tbsp. Grey Poupon Mustard
Kosher Salt, to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste


Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and let cook until fork tender. Remove from heat, drain water and add cold water to bring down the temperature of the potatoes. (You may have to do this 2-3 times). Cut the potatoes in half, then add to a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, rosemary, salt and pepper until creamy. Add to the potatoes and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to give the mayonnaise a chance to penetrate the potatoes. Serves 8. 


Nutritional Information: Calories 102, Carbs 8g, Fat 6g, Protein 2g

Enjoy!

*Calculations based on ingredients entered into MyFitnessPal and may not be 100% accurate.


Shared on Everyday Mom's Meals Church Supper 6/23/12