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Summer

You know what kicks ass? Vegenaise! This animal-ingredient-free mayonnaise is so seriously good. Unlike other vegan mayos, Vegenaise has no soy aftertaste. It even looks like egg mayo. I used to eat Kraft mayo with a spoon as a kid. I sometimes want to do the same now with Vegenaise.

There is nothing better than old-fashioned potato salad in the summertime. Here is my version without eggs. Celery is optional; i love it but be hates it. Overall he really likes this potato salad, too. Sucks for me since it's polite to share.

be's Potato Salad

Can easily be doubled.

1 pound small red potatoes
2 plops of Vegenaise*
2-3 squirts of Dijon mustard
3-5 cornichons or 1 small pickle
1 stalk celery (optional)
1 splash white vinegar
generous amounts of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1) Scrub and de-eye the potatoes. Leave the skins on but peel of bad parts, if any. Place them in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes until you can pierce with a fork. Do not overcook! It's better to err on the firm side than mushy for potato salad.

2) Meanwhile, finely chop the cornichons. Optional: wash and trim the celery stalk. Chop into tiny cubes.

3) When the potatoes are done, remove from water and let cool for a few minutes. When you can touch them without crying, chop them into chunks like the size of cherries, or a bit larger or smaller.

4) While the potatoes are still hot, gently mix them with the Vegenaise, Dijon mustard, pickles, celery and vinegar. Taste and add the salt and pepper. Taste again to adjust the vinegar or salt to your liking.

5) Cool in the fridge and served chilled. But sometimes i just eat it warm because i can't wait.

* I used Original Vegenaise, but they have a Grapeseed Oil version for those health fanatics.

It's funny how picky people are with potato salad. I know lots of folks who prefer it with a sweetish dressing. Others who want it with bacon. Some like it with olive oil and herbs instead of mayo. Me, i just like it old-fashioned because i love my mayo. Serve this with some grilled Yves hot dogs and sweet tea to wash it all down!

posted by beXn @ 9:42 AM