How Long to Boil Potatoes for Potato Salad
Potato salad is a beloved side dish for many and while it sounds easy, there are a few strategies used to boil the potatoes so that they are not too hard and not too soft.
It’s not always easy to know how long to boil potatoes for potato salad because there are so many varieties of potatoes to choose from.
Not only will this article tell you all the ingredients you need to add to your dish to make it taste better, but it will also take a look at the most common potatoes people use and how long to cook them.
– How long to boil potatoes
Cooking times for boiled potatoes vary depending on the variety. If you cook potatoes for too long, they become soft and unappetizing.
– How long to cook the potatoes
Figuring out how long to cook the potatoes for potato salad is the hardest part of this process. In general, most potatoes are boiled within a specific cooking time window.
Regardless of the type of potato you choose, there is an average length of time each one takes to cook. The size of the potatoes you boil determines how long they cook.
If you boil red potatoes for potato salad or decide to use other types of potatoes, the cooking time is 12 to 30 minutes.
– How to boil potatoes
Scrub the potato skin with a clean brush to remove any dirt and rinse with cold water. Once the potatoes are clean, use a potato peeler or paring knife, if desired, to remove the outer skin.
Once the potatoes are peeled, cut them into 1-inch cubes to speed up cooking time.
It only takes a few more minutes for the larger potato cubes to soften. Now it’s time to cook. Fill a large saucepan with water while the potatoes are in it.
Bring the water to a boil and cook for 12 to 30 minutes until tender. The easiest way to tell if the potatoes are soft is to use a fork and insert it into the potatoes.
Drain cooked potatoes in a colander and store in a large bowl to cool completely before using in this potato salad recipe.
Herbie Potato Salad
2 pounds small potatoes, washed and cut into large chunks
3 garlic cloves
Salt
1 cup of mayonnaise
1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup chopped fresh dill
2 minced garlic
Black pepper
1 pinch of crushed red pepper
1 lemon (juice)
Place the raw potatoes in a large saucepan filled with water and 1 pinch of salt. Boil potatoes over high heat 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Drain the potatoes and place them in the hot saucepan with a lid.
Add the garlic, mayonnaise, mustard and olive oil to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the cooked potatoes to a large serving bowl and mix together the mayonnaise base, basil, chives, dill, lemon juice, 1 pinch each of salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Once everything is well combined, place the bowl in the refrigerator for a few hours to chill before serving.
It’s easy to boil potatoes for potato salad once you know the different types of potatoes and how their size influences cooking time.
