WARM POTATO SALAD

45 mins cooking time
Cook, step forth and elevate your potato salad with this recipe for warm potato salad. Dressed in a aromatic Lurpak® Plant Based dressing with lemon, the tender new potatoes are mixed with crisp vegetables and zesty pickled red onions. This salad is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner, so cut, mix, season and serve up a fresh sensation.
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WARM POTATO SALAD

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Cook, step forth and elevate your potato salad with this recipe for warm potato salad. Dressed in a aromatic Lurpak® Plant Based dressing with lemon, the tender new potatoes are mixed with crisp vegetables and zesty pickled red onions. This salad is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner, so cut, mix, season and serve up a fresh sensation.
Cook, step forth and elevate your potato salad with this recipe for warm potato salad. Dressed in a aromatic Lurpak® Plant Based dressing with lemon, the tender new potatoes are mixed with crisp vegetables and zesty pickled red onions. This salad is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner, so cut, mix, season and serve up a fresh sensation.

Method

Pickled red onions
1
Cut the onion in half and then into slices.
2
In a bowl, whisk vinegar and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Add the red onion slices and leave for 30 minutes.
TIP
Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to make the red onions more sweet or sour. Adjust with only +/- 10 grams or ml at a time. Experiment with different vinegar types and taste the pickling solution before adding the onions to achieve your desired balance of sweetness and acidity.
Dressing
1
In a small saucepan, heat water and lemon juice.
2
Beat in one cube of Lurpak® Plant Based at a time and whisk after each one, continue until you have used all the cubes. The sauce should be smooth and pale yellow.
TIP
With Lurpak® Plant based you now have all the great taste and quality that you expect from Lurpak® but in a plant based product. With Lurpak® by your side you’re always ready to start cooking.
With Lurpak® Plant based you now have all the great taste and quality that you expect from Lurpak® but in a plant based product. With Lurpak® by your side you’re always ready to start cooking.
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Potato salad
1
Wash the potatoes, leaving the skin on. Cut them into quarters and boil in salted water for 5-7 minutes or until cooked but still firm.
TIP
Add herbs and spices to the water when boiling the potatoes for extra flavour. Lovage, bay leaves, garlic cloves, peppercorns, dill, or rosemary are classic additions. For a subtle flavour punch, add a splash of vinegar to the potatoes right after boiling and give them a little time to absorb. If you do not have small new potatoes, you can also use other types. Red skin or fingerling potatoes are some of the best types for warm potato salad as they contain less starch, meaning they retain their shape better when boiling. Avoid waxy potatoes, as these easily become mushy.
2
Remove the kernels from the corn cobs by slicing down each side of the corn on the cob so all kernels fall off.
3
Mix the warm potatoes with the dressing in a big bowl. Remove the onions from the vinegar and toss them in along with corn kernels and baby spinach.
4
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve right away.

Everything about WARM POTATO SALAD

  • Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to make the red onions more sweet or tangy. Try adding the capers to the lemon butter sauce to add an extra salty flavour. For a subtle flavour punch, add a splash of vinegar to the potatoes right after boiling and give them a little time to absorb. Wait for the potato water to boil before you add salt. This will make the salt crystals dissolve quicker and reduce the risk of your pans becoming pitted. Add extra flavour to your potato salad by adding herbs and spices to the water when boiling the potatoes. Add fresh herbs to any leftover potato salad to keep it fresh and flavourful for days.

  • As soon as you have the basic elements: potatoes and dressing, you can easily make small adjustments to create your own perfect recipe for warm potato salad. You can add almost anything you like: Celery, radishes, or bacon for crunch, hard boiled eggs for creaminess, and different fresh herbs for more flavour. If you do not have new potatoes, you can also use other types, but starchy potatoes, such as red skin potatoes or fingerling potatoes, are the best for warm potato salad as they contain less starch and therefore retain their shape better when boiling. Waxy potatoes will easily become mushy, which is not a good thing when you want to make a nice potato salad. You can add any flavour enhancer you want: garlic, parsley, coriander, thyme, mint, basil, rosemary, lemon juice, etc. Add it to the boiling water together with the potatoes. This lets the potatoes gain their flavour from the inside out, which gives you an even more delicious warm potato salad where all the flavours are distributed perfectly.

  • Red onion is always good and in warm potato salad it is no exception. In this recipe, we pickle them in a brine of vinegar and sugar to take the edge off their tanginess. The brine brings out sweetness as well as sourness, which gives the perfect result for your warm potato salad with red onion. The chopped capers contribute with a salty touch. You can adjust how many capers you add to make the brininess fit your preferences.

  • Maybe sweetcorn is not the first thing that comes to mind, when you think of warm potato salad, but we highly recommend trying it. The sweet and crispy corn kernels contribute to the flavour as well as the texture. Feel the small explosions from the fresh kernels – combined with the soft potatoes and the crispy and sour red onions, you get a perfect mix of textures to pamper your tastebuds.

  • Of course, dressing without mayo is perfect for those who do not like mayonnaise, but it is also a good solution if you are serving the potato salad at a summer party where hours of high temperatures and mayonnaise is not a good combination. This warm potato salad without mayo is lighter, but do not compromise on the essential creaminess we all want in a potato salad. Thanks to the butter, the creaminess is spot on, and the lemon juice adds a freshness that complements the potato salad very well. Whether you do not like mayonnaise or you swear by mayo as the king of creaminess, we recommend that you try this lemon butter dressing next time you make a creamy warm potato salad. You will not regret it!

  • Warm potato salad is the classic potato salad – just warm. Instead of cooling the potatoes, you mix the potato salad and serve it right away.

  • Boil new potatoes, pickle red onions, remove corn kernels from their cob, and mix it all in a lovely lemon butter dressing. Top off with baby spinach and capers. Check our recipe for more information.

  • Warm potato salad goes with a lot of different things. It can play the main role on your plate or you can use it as a side dish with meat and salad.

  • Remove the kernels from the corn cub with a knife by slicing down each side to make the kernels fall off. Mix with potatoes, dressing, red onion, capers, and baby spinach to get a flavourful potato salad with corn.

  • In our recipe for warm potato salad, we use butter in the dressing together with lemon juice and water. It gives a creamy and soft dressing that complements the warm potatoes and the rest of the ingredients perfectly.

  • If you have leftovers of warm potato salad, store them in the fridge. Then you can eat them later, either cold or reheat them, if you want more warm potato salad.

  • You can easily make potato salad with warm potatoes. Warm potato salad is not as common as cold potato salad, but it is just as tasty.

  • Yes! Although potato salad is often served cold, you can also serve it warm. It brings a new experience, and it is absolutely delicious.

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Mix up a warm potato salad with tangy dressing

Why settle for the usual when you can serve something glorious? This warm potato salad is not just a side dish, it promises to impress with every bite, whether as a side or a main dish. Transform humble new potatoes into a luxurious salad, showcasing tender potatoes enveloped in a velvety Lurpak® Plant Based lemon dressing, accented by the crunch of fresh vegetables and the zing of pickled red onions. So, strap on your apron and get ready to impress with this warm, vibrant twist on a classic potato salad.

Delicious new potatoes with crisp, fresh vegetables

Enjoy the exquisite blend of new potatoes and fresh, crisp vegetables. New potatoes have a firm texture and slightly sweet flavour, and they hold their shape beautifully when boiled, providing a satisfying bite. Tender kernels of sweet corn offer a delightful juiciness in every mouthful. For a green touch, baby spinach adds a delicate, leafy freshness, while capers bring a salty tang. Give the salad a final sweet and sour touch, adding homemade pickled red onions. They introduce a subtle acidity, balancing the richness of the potatoes and the dressing.

Easy dressing with Lurpak® Plant Based and lemon juice

Good food deserves Lurpak®, and with Lurpak® Plant Based, you get a deliciously smooth and luscious dressing. The pale yellow, velvety dressing clings to every potato piece. It shines with its richness and hint of zesty brightness, lifting the entire potato salad.

The best ways to serve warm potato salad

Warm potato salad is a culinary chameleon, ready to elevate any meal. For dinner, let it shine as a side dish alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or charred vegetables such as aubergine or courgette. For a lighter dinner, make it the star, pairing it with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.

Serve it for lunch on its own or with sandwiches or wraps for a nice warm touch. Even for gatherings, this salad is a showstopper. It is a delicious side at barbecues, complementing everything from burgers to cold salads. Impress with this salad in any setting, whether it is a casual lunch, a family dinner, or a festive gathering.

Have a go at some of our other recipes, too. Whip up the perfect breakfast with our broccoli frittata with red onions, make easy mushrooms on toast for lunch, or serve Italian pasta dishes for dinner, such as pappardelle pasta with roasted butternut squash, pesto lasagne with sweet potato, or spinach and ricotta ravioli.

Exceed expectations with your favourite potato salad flavours

Make some simple, small adjustments to create your perfect version of the recipe. Try different vegetables to change up the flavours via the filling. For example, celery adds a satisfying crunch and a refreshing flavour, sweet, charred, roasted red peppers add a burst of colour, radishes introduce a peppery bite and a vibrant colour, and for a smoky, savoury touch, sprinkle in some crunchy bacon bits.

Hard-boiled eggs bring extra creaminess and a richer texture to the potato salad. Fresh herbs can also make a significant difference, for example, fresh chives for a mild onion flavour, fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous note, or dill to add a slightly tangy flavour.

Add sharp, tangy Dijon mustard to elevate the potato salad dressing to new heights. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard for a sharp zing that cuts through the richness of the potatoes and the Lurpak® Plant Based

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