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It’s summer and the gardens are already full of color, especially greens. So, today I want to delight you with my version of the Cowboy Potatoes recipe, which is based on potatoes, green vegetables and eggs.
As I have already told you, I always try to offer you macro friendly recipes, which are easy to prepare, but at the same time tasty and healthy.
The ingredients that you need for this Cowboy Potatoes recipe
Like most of the macro friendly recipes on this blog, in this case I present you a versatile recipe that allows you to play with the ingredients.
So, let’s start with the basic ingredients, which are:
- potatoes
- boiled eggs
- green onions
- vegetable oil
- vinegar
- salt
- black pepper
To this list, you can add, if you prefer, other simple ingredients, which will transform this Cowboy Potatoes recipe into the dish you want.
Thus, you can add:
- pickled cucumbers – which you can cut into thin slices and thus obtain potato salad recipes with pickles
- juicy tomatoes – thus transforming the salad into an extremely fresh dish, perfect for kid friendly keto recipes
- olives – thus obtaining Mediterranean potato inspirations recipes
I have given you only a few suggestions, but you can combine your favorite ingredients without worrying about the final dish, it will be delicious!
Full summer cowboy potatoes recipe
My Cowboy Potatoes Recipe β Easy & Delicious Salad
Equipment
- 1 Pot
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 8 pcs potatoes I used both red and white potatoes
- 5 pcs eggs
- 2 pcs green onions
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Vegetable oil
- Vinegar
Instructions
- First, rinse the potatoes and then place them into a large pot with water;
- Add Β½ tsp salt into the pot and boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes, until you can poke them with a fork
- Use another pot, filled with water to boil the eggs for 12 minutes
- Once the potatoes and the eggs are boiled, drain the hot water from the pots and cover the potatoes and the eggs with cold water. Leave them to rest for 10 minutes
- Peel the potatoes and the eggs
- Using a knife, start cutting the potatoes and the eggs in small pieces or slices, as you prefer
- Also, cut the green onions into pieces. If you choose to add olives, pickles or tomatoes, cut them into smaller pieces
- Now, take a large pot and place it on the stove, at medium temperature. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil. I used sunflower oil, but it is ok if you choose olive oil, avocado oil, pumpkin oil or some other vegetable oil that you enjoy
- Then, add the chopped potatoes, eggs and onions into the pot
- Add salt, black pepper and 1 tsp vinegar and mix wellTIP: The amount of salt, black pepper and vinegar it depends on your personal preferences. If you feel like you need to add more, feel free to do it.
- Serve the warm potatoes salad just like that or use it as a side dish net to a meat dish or a fish dish
Nutrition
The secret for the best cowboy potatoes recipe
For me, this Cowboy Potatoes recipe is a special one, because it reminds me of my childhood. Somehow it resembles a recipe for German potato salad without bacon, and my grandmother often prepared it as a side dish next to a meat-based main course.
For example, a crispy Schnitzel would go great with this delicious side dish of grandma’s potato salad recipe.
I prepared it, this time, next to the grilled marinated meat and believe me, it was something absolutely fabulous!
But it is not mandatory to prepare grandma’s potato salad recipe next to another dish, because it can be served as a light but filling main dish.
My secret for getting a delicious grandma’s potato salad recipe is to mix all the ingredients while the potatoes are still warm. In this way, they are crushed a little and practically give this cowboy potatoes salad a bound consistency, without any liquid sauce.
Another secret that my grandmother used, but I omitted it this time, was to mix oil, vinegar, salt and black pepper in a small saucepan, on low heat. Thus, this sauce that will perfect the final taste of cowboy potatoes recipe is a warm one, the goal being the same, to homogenize the whole salad in an extremely pleasant way.
Different way to cook potato inspirations recipes
In our family, potatoes are cooked about once a week. It seems to me that they are an easy ingredient to incorporate into various dishes, they are versatile and, used in the right combination, they are healthy and delicious.
After all, even a portion of fries, served once in a while, fried in oil or cooked in an air fryer, wonβt kill anyone! The secret of a balanced and healthy diet lies, in my opinion, in moderation.
So, if you also like potatoes, I suggest you cook them in various ways, depending on your preferences and possibilities, as follows:
- for salad lovers, obviously, I recommend this summer cowboy potatoes recipe, which can be associated with the recipe for German potato salad without bacon
- for those who prefer ground chicken and potato recipes or ground pork and potato recipes, I think the ideal choice would be the delicious Moussaka recipe
- for those who want to prepare potato fritter recipe, I strongly recommend you to try this amazing Pan Sized Potato Fritter recipe
- for stew lovers, I strongly recommend the Potatoes Stew recipe (), which is an extremely tasty and easy to make dish
- for soup lovers, I strongly recommend the Turkey Vegetables Soup recipe, which will delight your taste buds
- at the end, two of my favorite recipes, for those who want to prepare potato-based side dishes, I recommend you try Potato and Broccoli medallions or French Potatoes au Gratin.
Is this Cowboy Potatoes recipe healthy?
This appetizer salad, similar to a recipe for German potato salad without bacon, is a simple dish that is as tasty as it is healthy.
If we analyze the short and simple list of necessary ingredients, we will find vegetables and eggs, so practically we can easily obtain macro friendly recipes using common ingredients, available to anyone.
But let’s analyze them one by one:
- potatoes – which should be red, but you can also use a mixture between white potatoes and red potatoes – the advantage being that white potatoes are a little flourier and will crumble a little when we mix all the ingredients together, binding the salad well, obtaining thus a creamy texture
- green onions are part of the green vegetablesβ family – extremely beneficial for the harmonious functioning of the body, but if you choose to cook this cowboy potatoes recipe in autumn or winter, you can use both red and white onions, without problems
- eggs represent the protein component, which is necessary to obtain a macro friendly recipe, which is based on both vitamins and minerals, as well as proteins
- if you choose to add pickles, to obtain potato salad recipes with pickles, then I recommend you to use pickled cucumbers in brine, because in this way you can enjoy a natural probiotic straight from the jar
So, you can cook this cowboy potatoes recipe using the ingredients that are at hand and that will delight your taste buds, without causing you any problems. I guarantee that this simple and delicious dish is both healthy and kid-friendly recipe.
Serving and preservation cowboy potatoes recipe
I like to enjoy this delicious potato salad while it is still warm. Regardless of whether I serve it as a main dish or as a side dish, I like to feel the warm potatoes actually melt in my mouth.
But, if you cook a larger amount of grandma’s potato salad recipe, it is possible to keep it in the refrigerator, stored in a casserole closed with a lid.
And later, you can enjoy it, depending on your preferences, cold – as an appetizer salad, or warm – reheated in the microwave for a few seconds. It is a cowboy potatoes recipe that does not contain mayonnaise, but still contains eggs, so I recommend that you keep it in the refrigerator for a maximum of 3-4 days, avoiding the risk of its alteration.
FAQ
Can potato salad be heated?
Grandma’s potato salad recipe is a versatile dish that can be heated. The easiest way to heat it is in the microwave for a few seconds. If you don’t have a microwave, it is possible to heat the potato salad in the oven or in a pot on the stove, stirring occasionally.
Can potato salad be made the day before?
Potato salad can be made the day before, and when you are ready to serve it, heat it for a few seconds in the microwave. Also, its basic ingredients -potatoes and eggs- can be boiled the day before and on the day of serving, you simply cut them and make the salad. My recommendation remains to serve potato salad warm, because it is much creamier.
Can potato salad be frozen?
Potato salad can be frozen, because it does not contain ingredients that can be spoiled by freezing. However, please keep in mind that a potato salad frozen and then defrosted for serving will not have the same creamy texture as on the day of preparation. But its taste does not change as a result of freezing.
What is potato salad good with?
Potato salad is a dish in itself, which does not need to be added to another dish. However, if you want to serve this cowboy potatoes recipe next to another dish, as a side dish, I recommend you try to choose between a meat-based dish – for example a schnitzel or a marinated barbecue – or a fish dish.
Which potato salad is best?
There are many potato salad recipes, different depending on the ingredients used. This cowboy potatoes recipe is a potato salad similar to a recipe for German potato salad without bacon, but you can also try other options, such as potato salad with mayonnaise or potato salad with pickles. The best potato salad recipe is the one that contains your favorite ingredients.
Why potato salad is healthy?
Potato salad is a healthy choice because it contains healthy ingredients. If we refer to this cowboy potatoes recipe, analyzing the list of necessary ingredients, we can easily notice that this delicious recipe is a healthy one, rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins, necessary for harmonious development.
Is potato salad gluten free?
Potato salad is generally a dish that does not contain ingredients with gluten. Thus, we can say that, in most cases, potato salad is gluten free.
Is potato salad a kid friendly meal?
Potato salad is a kid-friendly meal. I can say this with conviction, because this cowboy potatoes recipe contains only healthy ingredients, which ensure the necessary proteins, vitamins and minerals, so important for the harmonious development of children.
How to make cowboy potatoes recipe easy and delicious?
Preparing an easy and delicious cowboy potatoes recipe has never been easier. Basically, you need to boil the potatoes and eggs, cut them and mix them together with green onions and spices. If you wish, you can add olives, pickles or tomatoes, for extra taste.
How to serve cowboy potatoes recipe?
I highly recommend serving this cowboy potatoes recipe warm, because it has a creamy texture that is impossible to obtain if the salad is cold. Whether you choose to serve it as it is, as a main dish, or to add it to a dish based on meat or fish, as a side dish, try to enjoy this potato salad while it’s still warm.
