It was a nibbling kind of afternoon – I had a few handfuls of blueberries and a spoonful of Barney Butter, just because.
Until it was time to think about dinner. A perfect summer potato salad was on the menu!
I was sent this recipe along with a bottle of NAKANO vinegar and the thought of a egg + potato salad hit a craving. Of course we ended up straying from the recipe though 
Classic Red Potato Salad
- 1 ½ pounds unpeeled red potatoes
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar Original
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 hardboiled eggs, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
In 3-quart pot, bring 1-inch water to boil over high heat. Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes; drop potatoes into boiling water. Cover; reduce heat to low when water boils again. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine onion, rice vinegar, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add hot, cooked potatoes; toss to coat. Cover and chill. Gently stir in eggs, cilantro and mayonnaise.
.Makes 4 to 6 servings. Per 4 servings: 342 calories; 7g protein; 37g carbohydrate; 19g fat; 110mg cholesterol; 762mg sodium
Our version contained:
- ~5 medium red potatoes
- 1 corn on the cob, cut off
- 1 cup green beans
- 2 handfuls cherry tomatoes
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- Dressing: 1 tsp lemon olive oil, 2 tbsp olive oil mayo, 1 tbsp NAKANO, 1 tsp dill, pinch salt and pepper
The prep:
And the final ingredient:
Fresh from Charlottesville!
Matt and I shared it. Great pale ale!
My portion x 50% more and some potato nibbles from the pot
DESSERT put me over the top!!! The little watermelons are so sweet! We got two from Costco today.
THIS IS SO COOL!!
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Your dinner reminds me a lot of salad nicoise (spelling?) I love the combo of veggies, potatoes, and eggs! It’s light and hearty at the same time
That looks so fresh and summery. I haven’t made potato egg salad in such a long time!
What a beautiful salad! Your hard boiled eggs look sooo good, I might have to make egg salad soon!
Mmmm delish! I’ve always wanted to buy those little baby watermelons at the store – but have never pulled the trigger. I may have to now that I know they are super sweet…yum!
I believe I must try the salad, yet my corn will remain raw, and, i will cook the potatoes, just as you have done. YUM! Thanks for the inspiration.
Oh yum! The salad looks so great…perfect for summer!
Blueberries and watermelon… mmm the fruits of summer!
Ha. I think it’s funny to see you boil things together like the corn and potatoes, I do that too!
Looks yummy
Everytime Jas and I “share” an ale he ends up hogging most of it!
I love that your potato salad isn’t “just” potato!
What a delicious and summery meal! I love making traditional side dishes a main meal. I’m drooling looking at that watermelon…
I’ll be needing to try this potato salad recipe, thanks for posting it! I’ve been in search of a really good potato salad that is at least relatively healthy/not smothered in mayo. Looks goood!
What a yummy dinner and a FUN video!
that salad would be stellar with some tuna in it!
I was in the mood for potato salad today, too!
Watermelon is so awesome:)
mmm that watermelon sounds perfect!
The perfect summer meal!
Awesome summer salad Kath. All those ingredients sound perfect together!!! Have a wonderful evening!
Thanks for sharing your recipe, looks yummy! Love those baby melons!
that salad looks delish! I am not normally one for potato salads, but I may have to try this one out!
that salad look great! I’m craving green beans now. Odd!
You make me want blueberries and salad lady! I have neither at the moment!
Thanks for the potato salad recipe, and the step-by-step photos!
great salad – i’ve been trying to think up a use for red potatoes. this could be it!
That video must be making the rounds, I saw it for the first time on Friday. I’ve been meaning to download that song on iTunes now!
I LOVE their rice vinegar! It’s a fun change from Balsamic. I LOVE making Sunomono (Japanese Pickled Cucumbers) with it. So simple, so easy and completely delicious.
Fun summer salad! LOVE those mini melons too – they taste amazing!
That potato salad is a great idea. I love how you and Matt always make the recipe your own!
I want that whole plate of watermelon!
Kath, that youtube video was AMAZING! Thanks for sharing!
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Love potato salad! We had German potato salad over the holiday weekend. Potatoes have gotten a bad rep lately but they are a very healthy part of a balanced diet.
Jenn
Gosh, I would love some of that watermelon! If only I had a knife big enough to cut one.. (I’m subletting a place for the summer and have so few things with me!)
That potato salad should totally be on Tyler’s Ultimate or something–it appears to be the quintessential potato salad!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you tube video you shared! One of my favorite songs and WHAT A COOL VERSION!!
I liked the a cappella troupe as well!
Another great a cappella group that I enjoy is Straight No Chaser, comprised of a bunch of guys that started the group in college at Indiana University about 10 years ago.
oh, that looks amazing! I have been looking for cold yet hearty dishes that I can take on-the-go, and this summer-y potato salad seems perfect. thanks for the tip!
Helena
It seems that you like a capella groups – perhaps you should check out the UNC Clef Hangers, even though I know you are a Duke fan
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They are really amazing!
How smart to cook the potatoes and corn together! I don’t know if I would have thought of that! Looks delish
Your dinner is the epitome of summer dining. Love it!
What a great meal. I love potato salad, but next time will put more add ins like you did. You always seem to know how to think outside the box with food
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Nothing says summer like snacking on blueberries!
That salad looks so fresh and summery! As does the melon and blueberries. I love fresh, summer produce!
AAH! That potato salad looks SOO good! I love your recipes! You’re such an inspiration!
That looks seriously delicious – and so summery! I love it!
great summer dinner!
You guys should find the Starr Hill Jomo Lager – that’s our favorite of the Starr Hill brews.
Thanks for posting the video, Kath. We do the rain storm at camp opening with the kids every week and it never fails to give me goosebumps, even when I’m one of the facilitators. I loved the addition of “thunder”!