Sunshine Salad

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 8 people

Categories: Potatoes, Salad

Ingredients

  • 6 waxy potatoes (about 3 lb.)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 1⁄3 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1⁄3 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
  • 3 large eggs , hard cooked and coarsely chopped
  • 1⁄3 cup coarsely chopped dill pickles
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • bell pepper , rounds for garnish (red and green)

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a steamer basket over simmer water; cover, and steam just until tender when pierced with a small knife, 15-20 minutes (do not overcook).

  2. Remove to a large bowl; peel when cool enough to handle; cut into 1-inch cubes.

  3. In another bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, water, salt, and black pepper; pour dressing over warm potatoes and stir gently to coat.

  4. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate at least 6 hours or overnight.

  5. Stir and shake occasionally for even marinating.

  6. Pour off any excess marinade; add red and green pepper, celery, onion, eggs, and dill pickles; toss gently to combine.

  7. In a small bowl, stir the mayonnaise and mustard together; add to salad and toss to coat.

  8. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve; serve garnished with red and green bell pepper rings.

  9. Store leftover potato salad covered in the refrigerator.

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