Perfect Potato Salad - 3 Ways | Jamie Oliver

TL;DR

Jamie Oliver demonstrates how to make a flavorful potato salad with three different variations.

Transcript

Hi guys, okay so we're gonna make the most incredible potato salad. Potato salad is the best, but many of us get them from the supermarkets, I don't think they're very good. So real deal potato salad. The flavours are phenomenal and the textures as well. I'm gonna show you them three ways, almost like a evolution of a very, very simple salad. Here,... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥔 Boiling new potatoes in hot water preserves their flavor and nutrients. Squashing some of the cooked potatoes adds interesting texture to the dressing.
• 🥦 Adding fresh herbs like chives, parsley, and mint enhances the flavor of the potato salad. Finely slice the herbs and mix them with the potatoes.
• 🍋 Lemon zest and juice can be added to the salad to infuse the flavors into the potatoes while they are still hot. The heat helps the flavors penetrate the veggies.
• 🥣 For a creamy potato salad, instead of mayonnaise, use good quality yogurt. Add two or three tablespoons of yogurt and toss it with the potatoes.
• 🌭 Finely sliced and crispy bacon can be added to the potato salad for smokiness and crunch. Cook the bacon in its own fat and sprinkle it over the salad.
• 🍞 Take advantage of the bacon fat by cooking breadcrumbs in it. Sprinkle these homemade crispy breadcrumbs over the potato salad for added flavor and texture.
• 🧂 Season the potato salad with salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of English mustard for a tangy kick. This adds a nice hum of flavor to the dish.
• 🔥 This versatile potato salad can be enjoyed on picnics, barbecues, or served with roasted meats. It offers a combination of good flavor, crunchiness, and softness.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does boiling the new potatoes in boiling water instead of cold water enhance the flavor and nutrients?

Boiling new potatoes in boiling water instead of cold water preserves their flavor and nutrients. When cooked in hot water, the flavors and nutrients penetrate the potatoes better compared to when they are cooked in cold water.

Q: What are some additional flavor options that can be added to the basic potato salad?

Some additional flavor options that can be added to the basic potato salad include yogurt for creaminess and tanginess, English mustard for a spicy kick, crispy bacon bits for smokiness and crunch, and bread crumbs cooked in bacon fat for extra flavor and texture.

Q: How can the herbs be finely chopped for the potato salad?

The herbs can be finely chopped by either rolling them up like a cigar and slicing them thinly or cross chopping them with a knife. Both methods will result in finely chopped herbs that can be added to the potato salad.

Q: In what situations can the potato salad be served?

The potato salad can be served in various situations, including picnics, BBQs, and alongside roasted meats. Its versatile flavor and texture make it a great side dish for different meals and occasions.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jamie Oliver shows how to make a basic potato salad with boiled new potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

• He then adds fresh herbs like chives, parsley, and mint for extra flavor.

• For variations, Oliver suggests adding yogurt for creaminess and English mustard for a tangy kick, as well as topping the salad with crispy bacon bits and bread crumbs for added crunch.