Julia Child's American-Style Potato Salad Recipe

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Julia Child's American-Style Potato Salad
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  1. Slice potatoes lengthwise in 1/2 or in quarters if very large; cut crosswise into 1/2 round or 1/4 round slices, about 1/2 thick. Put in a saucepan with just enough water to cover & 1 1/2 t of salt per quart of water. Heat to a simmer & cook for 5 - 6 min until just cooked through. (It is essential that they be cooked through!). Remove from heat & drain, reserving 1 c of the cooking liquid for later use.
  2. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; stir together the cider vinegar with 1/3 c of the potato water or chicken stock & drizzle over potatoes, turning them gently to distribute it evenly. Let sit 10 min to absorb the liquid.
  3. Add the onion, celery, bacon, pickle, hard-boiled eggs & chives; season to taste. Top with 2/3 c of mayonnaise (or a mix of mayonnaise & sour cream) & gently fold everything together. Taste & add more salt, pepper or mayonnaise as needed.
  4. Cover & refrigerate for at least an hour; if it is refrigerated longer, bring back to room temperature before serving.
  5. To serve, line a bowl or platter with lettuce & mound salad on top. Taste again & adjust seasoning if needed. Decorate at the last moment.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 470 Kcal (1968 kJ)
Calories from fat 324.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.01g 55%
Cholesterol 88.74mg 30%
Sodium 400.58mg 17%
Potassium 763.96mg 16%
Total Carbs 30.4g 10%
Sugars 3.59g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 8%
Protein 8.38g 17%
Vitamin C 29.6mg 49%
Iron 122.6mg 681%
Calcium 42.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 172.19 Kcal (721 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.19g 55%
Cholesterol 32.51mg 30%
Sodium 146.76mg 17%
Potassium 279.89mg 16%
Total Carbs 11.14g 10%
Sugars 1.31g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 8%
Protein 3.07g 17%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 49%
Iron 44.9mg 681%
Calcium 15.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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