Potato salad will be 'creamy and decadent' every time if you mix 1 ingredient with mayo
Potato salad is a classic summer side dish, but it can be a bit bland and boring if not prepared correctly.
When it comes to classic side dishes that pair well with a wide range of meals, potato salad is hard to beat. While it’s readily available at any decent supermarket, making it from scratch at home can take the dish to a whole new level. However, with such a simple ingredient list, the end result can sometimes feel a little underwhelming and uninspiring when served plainly.
Fortunately, a few thoughtful additions can transform this humble dish into something far more exciting. To help home cooks take their potato salad to the next level, the "Potato Queen" herself, Poppy O’Toole, has shared her “velvety and rich” recipe, which couldn’t be easier to prepare.
The trick involves making one simple addition to the dressing, which brings a touch of luxury and considerably more flavour complexity.
Poppy is a recognisable figure on This Morning, where she frequently showcases her knowledge of potatoes, and has authored several cookbooks - all focused on that single adaptable ingredient.
She has also accumulated millions of followers across social media channels, owing to her straightforward recipes that anyone can replicate. Her blog contains a range of summery potato salad variations, though her truffle potato salad takes centre stage.
Needing only a modest selection of ingredients and 20 minutes of preparation, it's the ideal contribution if you'd like everyone to believe you've invested far more effort than you genuinely have.
Poppy said: "Got an abundance of new potatoes to use up? Or have you gotta bring a dish for your summer barbecue gathering and want to impress?
"Make it magical! Make my creamy and decadent truffle potato salad. This isn't the claggy potato salad from your nightmares, this is the velvety, rich potato salad from your dreams."
Truffle oil is one of those store cupboard staples that, once bought, goes a long way — making it a sound investment. Here's how to whip up this recipe in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Truffle potato salad
Ingredients:
- 500g new potatoes
- Three tbsp mayonnaise
- Three tbsp finely grated parmesan
- One tsp mustard
- One tsp white truffle oil (more or less to your taste)
- One lemon, half for cooking, half for squeezing
- Salt and pepper to season
- Parsley to garnish
Method
Pop your new potatoes into a large saucepan with a generous pinch of salt and half a lemon, then boil for 15-20 minutes until tender enough to slide effortlessly off the tip of a knife.
Once cooked, drain the potatoes and set aside to cool. Cut any larger potatoes in half to ensure they are the right size for eating.
Mix together the mayo, parmesan, mustard, truffle oil, lemon juice and seasoning in a bowl, tweaking the quantities to suit your personal taste.
Gently fold the potatoes through the dressing, spoon into a serving dish and finish with a scattering of parsley and extra cheese if you fancy it. This recipe should serve between two and four people as an accompaniment.
