Updated: 06/02/ 2006

Grampa John’s Potato Salad

From the TV7 Morning Show June 2, 2006

12 – “B” size Red Bliss Potatoes (steamed, chilled and chopped)

12 hard boiled egss (peeled and chopped)

2 cups mayonnaise

2 tbsp. minced Spanish olives

2 tbsp. salad mustard

1 stalk celery, minced

1 clove of garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.  Chill for at least two hours and serve.  If preparing a day ahead, you may have to add more mayo the next day.  Sliced eggs, diced bacon and ham make a great garnish.

Salad Tonato

From the TV7 Morning Show June 2, 2006

1-6 oz. can of tuna (packed in water – reserve half of the liquid)

2 cups mayonnaise

1 tsp. capers (minced)

2 cloves of garlic (minced)

1 tsp. balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

Juice of half a lemon & lime

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

¼ cup heavy cream

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix well.  Let chill for at least one hour before using.  Use this dressing like you would ceasar dressing.  Toss with greens and garnish with croutons, olives, shrimp, chicken, or chilled Italian sausage.