Celery Seed Potato Salad Recipe
Posted on 08. Jun, 2009 by admin in Potato Salads
“From Branchville, New Jersey, field editor Grace Yaskovic shares this fresh-tasting potato salad seasoned with onion and celery seed. The mayonnaise dressing gets its sweetness from sugar and whipping cream, and its tang from mustard and sugar.”
INGREDIENTS
* 6 medium red potatoes
* 4 hard-cooked eggs, diced
* 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon celery seed
* 6 tablespoons sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
* 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
* 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
* 1 egg, beaten
* 2 tablespoons white vinegar
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 4 1/2 teaspoons butter
DIRECTIONS
1. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. drain. When cool enough to handle, peel and cube potatoes. Place in a large bowl. Add the hard-cooked eggs, celery, onion, salt and celery seed; set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and mustard. Stir in cream, egg and vinegar until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture coats the back of a metal spoon. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened.
3. Remove from the heat; let stand for 20 minutes. Whisk in mayonnaise and butter until smooth. Cool slightly. Pour over potato mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.




