Anne BralyHave you planned your July Fourth menu? If so, it most likely includes potato salad. And if you’re like me, you’re always looking for something a little different.
Traditional potato salad with basic ingredients such as celery, onion, salt and mayonnaise is good. But I love trying new recipes, and one I found on Southern Living’s website was intriguing. It takes a favorite dip — spinach artichoke — and blends in potatoes and potato chips. Hmm. Sounded good; so good, in fact, it took first place in Southern Living’s BBQ Smackdown Side Dish contest a couple of years back. There were two reviews with both reviewers giving it five stars, so that convinced me it was worth a try. One reviewer wrote that she made it for a July Fourth gathering and everyone raved about it, even the kids. And as we all know, kids can be the pickiest, which makes them possibly the best judges.
If you find yourself wanting a change from boring potato salad this holiday weekend, this is it. Keep in mind that one of the best things of this dish is the texture the potato chips give the salad, so wait till the last minute to add them, otherwise they’ll be a soggy mess.
I think you’ll find this potato salad is an excellent diversion from your usual recipe. And though it will take a little longer than you may be used to, it’s well worth the effort.
Spinach-Artichoke Dip Potato Salad
3 pounds small red potatoes