Shortcut Potato Salad (In Tomato Flowers) Recipe

Name: Shortcut Potato Salad (In Tomato Flowers)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 1/2 ounce) box scalloped potatoes mix; 3 cups water; 2 tablespoons salad oil; ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons tarragon white wine vinegar; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard; ½ cup celery, chopped; 2 eggs, hard-boiled & chopped; 4 large tomatoes

Servings: persons

1
Empty potatoes into saucepan & add 3 cups water.
2
Heat to boiling.
3
Reduce heat & simmer approximately 15 min or until tender.
4
Rinse potatoes with cold water; drain thoroughly.
5
Place in bowl; cover & chill.
6
In small saucepan, blend oil with sauce packet from potatoes.
7
Stir in 1/2 cup water & the vinegar.
8
Heat to boiling over med heat, stirring constantly.
9
Cover & chill.
10
WHEN READY TO SERVE --
11
MAKE TOMATO FLOWERS.
12
Cut off stem ends of tomatoes.
13
With cut side down, cut each tomato into sixths, cutting through to within 1 inch of bottom.
14
Carefully spread out sections, forming a 'flower'.
15
Sprinkle inside of each tomato with salt.
16
POTATO & SAUCE MIXTURES.
17
Just before serving, blend mayonnaise & mustard into sauce.
18
Pour over potatoes with celery & eggs.
19
Stir gently.
20
Spoon potato mixture into tomato flowers.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 1/2 ounce) box scalloped potatoes mix, 3 cups water, 2 tablespoons salad oil, ½ cup water, and more.

Yes, Shortcut Potato Salad (In Tomato Flowers) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shortcut Potato Salad (In Tomato Flowers)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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