Walnut-Potato Salad Recipes

Ann posted 04-14-98

Walnut-Potato Salad

5 or 6 small potatoes
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
2 tbsp. minced fresh dill
2 tsp. prepared Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. sherry vinegar
3 tbsp. olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper


Cook potatoes in water to cover until tender, 20 to 30 minutes; drain well. Peel, if desired and dice. Place in serving bowl along with walnuts and dill.

Combine mustard, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste in small bowl. Stir well and pour over potatoes. Stir to mix. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary. Serve at room temperature.

Makes 2 servings.



Walnut Potato Salad

5 big potatoes
3/4 cup raisins
1 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, chopped
2 large carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
8 hard boiled eggs, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 to 2 cups mayonnaise
3 tbsp. prepared mustard
5 to 7 tbsp. sugar (or to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup sour cream
Bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
Paprika


Cook potatoes in jackets until done; peel, dice, and cool.

In large bowl, combine potatoes, raisins, walnuts, olives, carrots, celery, 2 of the boiled eggs (diced), and onions.

Combine mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix and add to vegetables. Stir in sour cream. Put salad in serving bowl. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon; slice 6 reserved boiled eggs over top for garnish; sprinkle paprika over top.

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