Best Irma Rombauers Classic Potato Salad Recipes

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes and 2 heaping tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Meanwhile, put the eggs in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until hard-boiled, about 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Peel the eggs and chop.
• Combine the potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, parsley, chives, onion and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss to coat the potatoes with the dressing, then add the hard-boiled eggs. Gently stir the potato salad, taking care not to mash the eggs.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil, peel and cube 2 pounds russet potatoes; toss with 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix 2 cups mayonnaise, 2 chopped scallions, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Toss with the potatoes.

IRMA ROMBAUER'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes in half if large, put in a pot and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Peel and cut into cubes or slices.
• Put warm potato pieces in a serving bowl and mix with broth. Let stand for 30 minutes so broth can be absorbed.
• Mix in celery, scallions and eggs. Add optional ingredients. Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
• To make the dressing, in the top of a double boiler, mix the egg and cider vinegar. In a small bowl, mix the dry mustard, sugar, salt, flour and paprika. Gradually blend in the cold water until smooth. Whisk into the egg and vinegar mix.
• Cook over boiling water, stirring with a whisk until the dressing is thick and smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in butter. Let cool slightly and thin with sour cream, yogurt or cream if desired. Mix well with potatoes and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately or cover and chill overnight.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until done. Cool to room temperature.
• Place diced potatoes in large bowl.
• Mix mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in another bowl.
• Add to potatoes.
• Add celery and onions and mix well.
• Stir in eggs.
• Sprinkle a little paprika on top.