Creamy Potato Salad with Olives, Cornichons and Capers Recipe

Name: Creamy Potato Salad with Olives, Cornichons and Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; Salt; 1 large celery rib, coarsely chopped; 1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup cornichons, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Creole or other grainy mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley; Freshly ground black pepper; Hot sauce

Servings: persons

6 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Salt
1 large celery rib, coarsely chopped
1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup cornichons, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup Creole or other grainy mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce

1
In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water.
2
Add a large pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer over moderately high heat until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Drain well.
5
Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
6
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the celery with the onion, olives, cornichons and capers and process until finely minced.
7
Add the mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice and pulse until blended.
8
Add the dressing and the parsley to the cooled potatoes and mix well.
9
Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce.
10
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

1183

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, Salt, 1 large celery rib, coarsely chopped, 1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Potato Salad with Olives, Cornichons and Capers falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Creamy Potato Salad with Olives, Cornichons and Capers

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