Red Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing



Red Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 45 mins Roast: 425°F 30 mins Chill: 6 hrs to 24 hrs Stand: 30 mins
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Red Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing
Ingredients
  • 3
    pounds small round red potatoes, scrubbed and cut in thin wedges
  • 2
    tablespoons olive oil
  • 1
    recipe Mustard Dressing (see recipe below)
  • Watercress, spinach, or salad greens
  • 1/2
    of a red onion, cut in thin wedges
  • 3 - 4
    cups sliced vegetables such as carrots, fennel, and/or celery
  • 1 - 2
    pints yellow or red cherry tomatoes, whole or halved
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Divide evenly among two well-greased 15x10x1-inch baking pans or shallow roasting pans. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until tender and browned, turning once with metal spatula. Cool slightly; transfer to large bowl.

2. Meanwhile, prepare Mustard Dressing. Gently toss about 1/4 cup of the dressing with potatoes. Transfer remaining dressing to small jar or pitcher for serving. Cover and refrigerate potatoes and remaining dressing for 6 to 24 hours. Let potatoes stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. To serve, arrange potatoes with remaining ingredients as directed, below. Makes 12 servings.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Variation Plated salad:Prepare as directed above. Arrange potatoes, watercress, onion, vegetables, and tomatoes on plates. Pass Mustard Dressing.
  • Variation Layered Salad:Prepare as directed above, except after removing some of the dressing to toss with potatoes, add an additional cup of mayonnaise to blender; blend until smooth. Transfer to bowl; cover and refrigerate. Layer spinach in bottom of a large straight-sided clear glass cylinder or jar (about 1 1/2 gallons). Top with a layer of potatoes, the onion, 2 cups of the vegetables, 1 to 2 pints of cherry tomatoes, and remaining 1 to 2 cups vegetables. Spoon on half of the dressing. Serve at once or cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with fennel fronds. Pass remaining dressing.Nutrition information per serving: 354 cal., 25 g fat, 11 mg chol., 569 my sodium, 30 g carb., 5 g fiber, 4 g protein.
  • Variation Chopped Salad: Prepare as directed above. Coarsely chop roasted potatoes, onion, and sliced vegetables. Toss with greens, tomatoes, and some of the dressing. Serve in individual cups with remaining dressing on the side.
Mustard Dressing
Ingredients
  • 2/3
    cup white wine vinegar
  • 2/3
    cup olive oil
  • 1/2
    cup light or regular mayonnaise
  • 1/4
    cup hot mustard or stone-ground mustard
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/4
    teaspoon pepper
Directions

In blender combine vinegar, olive oil, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until blended.

Nutrition Facts (Red Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing)
  • Servings Per Recipe 12,
  • Calories 280,
  • Protein (gm) 4,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 26,
  • Fat, total (gm) 18,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 4,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 11,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 4,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 4,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 63,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 43,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 2,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 32,
  • Sodium (mg) 426,
  • Potassium (mg) 781,
  • Calcium (DV %) 71,
  • Iron (DV %) 1,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (2)
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debcancook wrote:

I substitute the vinegar and dry mustard for Dijon mustard and slowly whisk in the olive oil.

5/21/2012 10:53:35 PM Report Abuse
kptuttle wrote:

My guests liked it. I think the dressing was delicious but not everyone loved the roasted potatoes.

7/18/2011 07:02:02 PM Report Abuse

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