Springtime Garlic Scape Potato Salad

Springtime garlic scape potato salad is a break from those heavy, mayo-laden potato salads that you’re probably used to. With the fabulous garlic scape flavor, you won’t miss a thing.

This isn’t your ordinary potato salad.

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But why go with ordinary, when you can have phenomenal? I’m going to sound like a broken record (you youngsters will have to look up that one), however, the difference in using the best quality ingredients has such a huge impact on the outcome of whatever you are creating in the kitchen, that I will continue to gently remind you, like using genuine Idaho® Potatoes.

The simplicity of this potato and garlic scape salad allows the flavor of the Golden Idaho® Potatoes to be the “star of the show”. Of course, you can use whatever type of potato you prefer, to make this simple springtime salad, but just be sure you see the Idaho® label on the bag.

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Now, we get to the green garlic part of the salad: with Earth Day around the corner, Memorial Day (picnics & bbqs) not too far off in the distance and everyone trying to be more healthy and “green,” by reducing, reusing, and recycling, this recipe hits a grand slam! Garlic scapes are the green stalks that grow from the cloves of garlic.

How many of you have ever had garlic do this?

What else to do but throw it out, right? WRONG. Even if you live in an apartment, you can grow green garlic in a small pot, and in a few days, you can use it in your own potato salad (or however you choose to use it.)

** CHILDREN’S EARTH DAY PROJECT ALERT **

This is a fabulous project for young children, which will not only teach them how things grow, they’ll also have to water the garlic, and make sure it gets enough sunlight, but the best part is that they’ll want to eat it after they’ve grown it themselves. Have them help to make the salad too! While it’s awesome for Earth Day, everyday can be Earth Day when you teach children to care about their environment.

Garlic scapes have a unique, garlic flavor-it is more mellow than the actual garlic clove itself, but imparts a wonderful addition to the delicious flavor of potatoes. However, you don’t even have to wait for the scapes to appear, you can also use the green leaves of the garlic (if you aren’t concerned about actually growing the garlic to maturity).

Now, if you happen to be someone who doesn’t have garlic growing in your fridge or pantry, do not fret, you can substitute green onions in this salad. All you need are 4 ingredients, so let’s get started.

Springtime Garlic Scape Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 lbs  Golden Idaho® Potatoes (do not peel)
• 3 Tbsp or more, good quality extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher or sea salt, to taste
• a bunch of green garlic scapes, or garlic greens (alternatively, you can use green onions)

Scrub/wash the Idaho® potatoes and place in a pot of cold, salted water (about one teaspoon of salt) and bring to a boil, then simmer gently over medium high heat until cooked.

Drain and let cool slightly, then peel.

 Place in a bowl, and let cool completely.

Meanwhile, chop the garlic scapes.

When the potatoes have cooled, cut them into smaller pieces (I cut the smallest potatoes into halves, and the larger ones into thirds.)

Now, drizzle generously with the olive oil (at least 3 tablespoonfuls), sprinkle with salt…

and toss in the green garlic leaves.

 Gently mix or toss to make sure the flavors of all the ingredients blend together well.

This can be served immediately, however, the flavor of the garlic improves if left for a few hours or longer (refrigerate, but bring to room temperature before serving.)

This makes a perfect picnic dish, or accompaniment to your spring and summer barbecues! And if you just so happen to have any leftovers–fry ’em up! Place the potato salad in a non-stick pan or wok and heat until slightly brown and crispy!

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Springtime Garlic Scape Potato Salad

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

A mayo-free potato salad flavored with fresh, green garlic stems and olive oil.

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs Golden Idaho® Potatoes (do not peel)
• 3 tablespoons or more, good quality extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher or sea salt, to taste
• a bunch of scapes, or green garlic leaves (or green onions)

Instructions

1. Scrub/wash the Idaho® potatoes and place in a pot of cold, salted water (about one teaspoon of salt) and bring to a boil, then simmer gently over medium high heat until cooked.
2. Drain and let cool slightly, then peel. Place in a bowl, and allow cool completely.
3. Meanwhile, chop the garlic scapes.
4. When the potatoes have cooled, cut them into smaller pieces (I cut the smallest potatoes into halves, and the larger ones into thirds.)
5. Now, drizzle generously with the olive oil (at least 3 tablespoonfuls), sprinkle with salt and toss in the green garlic. Gently mix or toss to make sure the flavors of all the ingredients blend together well.

Notes

• This can be served immediately, however, the flavor of the garlic improves if left for a few hours or longer (refrigerate, but bring to room temperature before serving.)

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 125Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g

Nutrition information is only estimated.

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