Casa del Granjero

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Heritage Recipe

Farmer's Potato Salad

"Since I was a little girl, my mother has made this potato salad and I have always loved it. The pinon nuts were added in this version to give it a Southwest twist, but the real secret to the good taste is the bacon, and the sweetness from the sugar and relish." ... Victoria Farmer

Ingredients:

5 pounds white potatoes, cooked, peeled, and diced into 1-inch pieces

5 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and coarsely chopped

1/2 pound bacon, cooked, drained, and chopped

1 cup celery, chopped medium

1 medium white onion, chopped medium

1/2 cup green bell peppers, seeded and chopped medium

1/2 cup red bell peppers, seeded and chopped medium

1/2 cup yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped medium

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 cup pinon nuts (pine nuts), roasted

2 teaspoons salt (to taste)

1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

2 cups mayonnaise

1/4 cup yellow mustard

1/2 cup sweet relish

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup white vinegar

In a large bowl, place the potatoes, eggs, bacon (reserve 1/4 cup), celery, onions, bell peppers, parsley (reserve 1/4 cup), pinon nuts, salt, and pepper. Gently mix everything together.

Add the dressing to the potato mixture and gently fold it in. Sprinkle the reserved bacon and parsley on top. Cover the bowl lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serves: 10 to 12

• You found this recipe on 1st Traveler's Choice Internet Cookbook. (www.virtualcities.com)

Other Recipes on the Internet Cookbook of 1st Traveler's Choice with 1000's of tried and tested recipes from Innkeepers, Chefs, and Culinary Professionals.
Internet Cookbook Recipe Index
Other Bed and Breakfast, Country Inns and Small Hotels on 1st Traveler's Choice Travel and Lodging Directory
New Mexico Lodging Directory ... North America Lodging Directory
New Mexico Vacation Rentals ... North America Vacation Rentals ... Virtual Cities