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Tangy Zangy Roasted Potato Salad

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by Teri

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Potato Salad
A&M's Testing Notes: I am admittedly biased, as I think most everything can be improved with a remoulade. A humble potato salad is no exception. Often an afterthought at a barbecue or picnic, this version is no...
I am admittedly biased, as I think most everything can be improved with a remoulade. A humble potato salad is no exception. Often an afterthought at a barbecue or picnic, this version is no doormat. It has a real snap to it -- bright and flavorful, it makes you step back and take notice. I loved the crispness of the roasted potatoes and thought that the use of celery leaves was genius -- has there ever been a more unsung vegetable? Heck, even the name is perfect -- it is tangy... and zangy! - saenyc

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Teri's Notes: I've never had any luck boiling potatoes. They come out flaky, soggy, or half done. Roasting, on the other hand, never fails to produce sweet and creamy potatoes. I cut the potatoes in half...
I've never had any luck boiling potatoes. They come out flaky, soggy, or half done. Roasting, on the other hand, never fails to produce sweet and creamy potatoes. I cut the potatoes in half, roasted on both sides, then cut them into cubes. That way, you get the slight crunch of the roasted side and a soft cut side to soak up the dressing, a remoulade-inspired sauce. I cut down on the mayonnaise with some yogurt, added creole mustard and red wine vinegar for the tang, and used chopped celery to cut the richness. Instead of fresh parsley, I chopped up a generous handful of celery leaves. You can eat this still warm, as soon as you mix it up. But, best of all, this potato salad passes the refrigerator test. It still tastes tangy and zangy after sitting in the cold all day long. - Teri

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Serves 6 to 8

16 to 20 new, waxy potatoes Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup diced celery, or cut into thin half-moons Ask a question about this ingredient

1 handful of fresh celery leaves, chopped roughly Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup plain yogurt Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup mayonnaise Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup creole mustard (I like Zatarain's; use grain mustard if you can't find it) Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon paprika Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

6 to 8 dashes of tabasco, or your favorite hot sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

salt and pepper, to taste Ask a question about this ingredient

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Scrub potatoes, leave skin on. Cut in half and toss with olive oil, light salt and black pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cut side down. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes. Flip. Roast for another 10 to 15 until tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Drain onions and pat dry. Peel strings off celery stalk with a vegetable peeler before chopping. Combine onion and celery with yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, paprika, and hot sauce.
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Taste the dressing with a celery leaf, and adjust for seasoning. The mustard and tabasco can make the sauce a little salty, so try first and adjust to your liking.
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As soon as you can handle the potatoes (but while they are still hot), cut into bite-sized pieces and mix well with dressing. Add celery leaves.
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Eat warm or cold. Enjoy!
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8 Comments on Tangy Zangy Roasted Potato Salad

katetheoptimist added 8 months ago

I've made this salad all summer...so delicious!

Teri added 8 months ago

Thanks so much. I didn't make it at all this summer. But I should have. Maybe this fall, with all the good potatoes at the market right now.

Teri added about 1 year ago

Hooray for celery leaves. Thanks saenyc!

Midge added about 1 year ago

Yum. Love the roasting idea and I think celery leaves are seriously unsung.

Teri added about 1 year ago

Thanks Midge. If you're wondering about the amount of potatoes, I'd say around 2 pounds. I grocery shop in Tokyo, and being illiterate here, I sometimes have to guess at amounts. Hope you like it. And I agree celery can get a bad rap. I had some pickled celery last night at dinner. So good.

drbabs added over 2 years ago

Teri, I love Zatarain's mustard on almost everything and I love roast potatoes. Great recipe!

Teri added over 2 years ago

Sorry, the program wouldn't let me edit the ingredients once I typed them in. With the red onions, I meant to say soak in cold water for about 15 minutes after slicing; then drain and pat dry. This takes away a bit of their bite.

Lizthechef added over 2 years ago

I have always had luck correcting my mistakes once I logged in and hit "edit" under "recipe tools". Good luck - or email editors@food52.com - a great team of helpful people.