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Basque Shrimp And Potato Salad

Here's how you make Basque Shrimp And Potato Salad
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 1d
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 pounds potatoes (8 medium)
  • 1/3 cup green onion, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1/3 cup green stuffed olives, chopped
  • 4 ounces cooked shrimp
  • 6 ounces shrimp, drained (1 can)
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar (cider, or white wine suggested)
  • Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon salad oil
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Bring potatoes to a boil in a large pot.

  • Step 2: Reduce the heat and boil them for approximately 20 min or until a fork pokes through their centers easily.

  • Step 3: Place them in cold water immediately.

  • Step 4: Peel and then dice the potatoes approximately 1/3 inch thick.

  • Step 5: Place them in a 2 quart bowl and add vinegar.

  • Step 6: Add green onions, parsley and salt.

  • Step 7: Stir gently and set aside for 20 minutes.

  • Step 8: Dressing: Mix salad oil with the mayonnaise and then add with all remaining ingredients for dressing.

  • Step 9: Add celery and shrimp.

  • Step 10: Stir gently.

  • Step 11: Place bowl in fridge covered for at least 2 hours (overnight) so the flavors will intensify.

  • Step 12: Add more mayonnaise if needed and season to taste.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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