Thank you, Patak’s and Mom Central Canada, for helping me to create a dish that I can’t help but nibble on before dinner is on the table!
Well, ’tis the season of salads! Yet, as we’re heading into the third week of the New Year, lots of people are chucking their resolutions to the wayside.
Carbs are tasty. Sugar is very nice.
And I agree. But that doesn’t mean that our culinary adventures have to die with our diets. (And don’t even get me started on diets. Let’s just pledge to eat whole food together, and everything will be all right. Agreed? Agreed.)
I’m starting a new series on Suburble during these last two weeks of January: Salad Love.
Don’t get me wrong. I love a good tossed salad with a nice dressing. But not every night. You start to develop a certain salad-apathy.
And so, I’m going to share the salads that I like to make. The salads that I think are worth making for yourself and your family.
The first salad is a warm potato salad with a curry vinaigrette. This is a simple and delicious salad that I could not stop myself from eating right out of the serving dish.
Manners: I have them.
I like to steam my potatoes rather than boil them. I feel like they’re tastier, somehow.
- 2 lb (or two small bags) of baby potatoes, quartered and steamed
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Patak's Madras curry paste
- Steam potatoes until cooked, remove from steamer and place in large bowl
- Whisk ingredients for dressing together; taste to be sure that the curry/sugar ratio is to your liking
- Pour dressing over still-warm potatoes and toss
- Serve with cilantro sprinkled on the top of each serving of salad
- You can also add some diced green onions to this recipe as well
I love the taste of Madras Curry – it’s a hot and spicy red curry – so start with a tablespoon in the dressing, and add more as your tastebuds see fit.
Serve this salad warm, as a side dish (perhaps with that fab tandoori chicken from a few months ago?) or serve it cold, with a sandwich or a barbecued main. It’s delicious both ways!
What I love about this dish (aside from the addictive vinaigrette) is that it’s really simple and quick. Add a new taste to the table this month! Salads don’t always have to be the same-old, same-old.
And hang around for more salad inspirations this month. It ain’t easy always eating “greens”.
Disclosure: I am part of the Patak’s Canada Ambassador program with Mom Central Canada and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.
38 comments
Virginia Fynes
Look Super yummy! Mr. Fynes LOVES curry so I’ll have to add this to the must make list!
Tara
Oh, you must try it, Virginia! I can’t believe how easy it was to whip up!
Kelly
I love warm potato salad….actually I pretty much love potato anything. This sounds yummy. Have you had the warm potato salad at Earl’s before? It’s the best!
Tara
I haven’t had it.
I know. I live under a rock.
But I’ve seen copycat recipes all over the place. I’m going to have to try it!
Jo-Anna
You had me at warm + potato + curry. This recipe looks SO good! Pinning for later!
Tara
Thank you so much! A compliment from a foodie like you means a lot! 🙂
Mel
Mmm yum! A nerd don’t count in the privacy of your own kitchen 😉
Mel
That was manners not a nerd dumb iPad
Tara
True enough. Manners, not nerds.
I nerd-out in my house enough too. 😉
Alex
Potatoes + winter in Canada = must have comfort food!!!
Tara
Too true. Give me potatoes and the meal is complete!
Christine
Totally want to try some!!!!! Off to the groceries to pick up some Patak’s supplies!!
Tara
I hope that you enjoy it, Christine! I ate so much of it!
Miss Measurement
I’m all about potato salad, but I can’t stand the ones drowning in mayo. This looks like it’s got tons of flavor with the curry paste.
Tara
It’s so delicious! And while, unlike a lot of people, I am a fan of the traditional potato salad, there’s something about warm potato salads that I love so much! Let me know if you try it!
Lindsey
This looks delicious! I will definitely be trying this.
Thea
This is so totally my kind of salad! I’m allergic to eggs so the regular potato salad doesn’t work for me. It looks super easy to make too! ~Thea
Tara
Oh, being allergic to eggs must be hard, Thea! I’m so glad that this works for you!
Kristen
This sounds delish! Its even gluten free!
Tara
Thank you, Kristen! And yes, I hadn’t thought of it before, but it IS gluten-free!
Vanessa@Decor Happy
That sounds so yummy and having no mayonnaise is perfect for me! And who knew Patak’s has an Ambassador program. I have been using their spices and curries for years.
Tara
I was quite thrilled to start working with them. I’ve been using their spices and sauces for years too! And Mr. Suburble agrees – no mayonnaise for him, either.
Andrea
Delish! Pinning!
Tara
Thank you so much, Andrea! Love the pins!
Amy of while wearing heels
I love your button for your salad extravaganza. The addition of the bunny is hilarious.
What a delicious looking salad.
Tara
Thank you so much, Amy! I loved the little bunny too.
Shauna
Love curry! I’ve never made warm potato salad, but Earls makes one (very deadly), and I’ve always wanted to try one. This may be my first one!
Tara
I haven’t had the Earls’ salad, but I’ve heard so many great things! I might have to make the copycat recipe just to see what the fuss is about!
Dani @ lifeovereasy
I am really enjoying your salad love series – it’s helping inspire me to up the veggies! This one looks delish. I really like Pataks sauces, but I have never thought to use them in a salad – great idea.
Tara
Oh, I’m so glad that you like the salad posts, Dani! They’ve been so much fun to whip up (and it’s been getting me into a whole new “meal groove”).
Marion Taylor
Yum…we’re big on spice in our household, so will give this a try!
Alicia
ummm, this looks amazing! I love that you used the Madras. I have that exact jar in my pantry and have been wondering what to do with it. You’re potato salad will be on my table this weekend. Thank you!!
Tia
Mmmmmm! Yes please!
Gwen @ Delightful Adventures
Totally craving this potato salad now! I love how simple and quick it is to make. Now to find the perfect thing to serve it alongside. Thanks for sharing 🙂