My friend Kristin was talking about this delicious Potato Salad/Dish she made last night – and I have to be honest – it was all I could think about the rest of the day!
Throw on top of that the fact my stomach has been WAY off lately (hence the deviation from regular posts – I’ve been eating WEIRD STUFF or nothing 
) – and a nice vegetarian dinner sounded wonderful!
The main players:
- 2 Washed Potatoes
- 1/2 Pint of Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Bag of Frozen Corn
Spices/Seasonings:
- Mustard
- Rice Vinegar
- Salt & Pepper
My own crazy additions, because I’m physically incapable of following a recipe as planned 
- Frank’s (instead of Tabasco – not a big switch)
- Basil (picture above)
- 1 Small TBSP of Mayo
- Lotsa Deli-Slice Pepperoncini
Throw the sliced-any-way-you-like-it potatoes in the oven at 425 for 30 minutes.
While the ‘taters are cooking – get working on everything else! 
I decided to “caramelize” the onions & pepperoncini on the stovetop for about 20 minutes:
Then got to work quartering the cherry tomatoes:
And chiffonade-ing the basil: 
For the dressing – I mixed:
- 2 TBSP Mustard
- 2 TBSP Rice Vinegar
- 1 TBSP Mayo
- Just a small splash of Frank’s
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Then WHISKED like crazy. With a fork. So – I forked like crazy? 
I cooked the corn in the microwave, since I had a SteamFresh bag – and then threw it on the stove with the peppers and onions to keep it going:
When you are finished doing all that prep – your potatoes should be just about golden brown!
Who’s ready to start mixin?!?!?!
I started with the potatoes & dressing:
Then added in the corn/onion/pepper mixture:
Then threw in the tomato/basil mixture:
and VOILA!
Eat your heart out mayo-based potato salads (I added a SMIDGE of mayo – this isn’t mayo based, silly!) – you got nothing on this fabulous dish! 
Seriously – I actually did a little giddy jump/squeal when I tasted this!
It’s THAT good!
Cooking Light Recipe Version can be found: HERE!
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haha that is so similar! I had never seen that recipe but I am going to try it soon!
Thanks so much!!
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allijag Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:49 am
I know – I seriously did a triple take when I saw your post titled “Farmer’s Market Potato Salad” – as I was SITTING DOWN to eat the same recipe
Too funny!
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By The Healthy Hostess on 09.01.10 7:33 pm | Permalink
Looks so good!! Bring me leftovers, sister!
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By Heather on 09.01.10 9:57 pm | Permalink
I made that recipe a couple weeks back! LOVED it!
http://leftoversforlunch.com/2010/08/15/we-have-a-yard/
It’s a total make-again… except I wouldn’t roast the corn as long I think. I blackened a bit of it.
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allijag Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:50 am
I liked your version – I felt like I was kind of cheating using the frozen corn, but oh well!
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By Leah @ L4L on 09.01.10 10:01 pm | Permalink
That looks fabulous! I want to try it. I also really want caramelized onions. Yum.
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By Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) on 09.01.10 10:27 pm | Permalink
Oh I am such a sucker for potato salad. Especially the kind from Costco, which is not healthy in any way.
More importantly, I hope your stomach feels better! Dealing with those kinds of issues SUCKS. It is no fun to not eat.
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By Caitlin (EatFeats) on 09.01.10 11:40 pm | Permalink
Ooooh! Yum yum. Saving this one for sure!
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By Rose on 09.02.10 12:54 am | Permalink
MINE WAS BETTER. DUH.
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allijag Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:50 am
Yah, right
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By kristin on 09.02.10 8:20 am | Permalink
Sounds yummy! I do a grilled potato and corn salad you might like! Recipe: http://sweetersalt.com/2010/08/03/cotija-grilled-potato-salad/
Laura
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allijag Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:51 am
Great minds think alike!
Also – holy cow does yours look good! That sneaky addition of cumin sounds heavenly!
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By sweetersalt on 09.02.10 9:16 am | Permalink
Forget Glamour and Cosmo – Cooking Light is my favorite magazine. I literally smile with delight every time I open the mailbox and see it’s arrived.
This recipe is marked – and you just gave me a reason to make it even sooner!!!!
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allijag Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
I’m totally with you Emily! And sadly – I didn’t really UNDERSTAND that Cooking Light existed for so long! Then one day I was babysitting at a friends house and found her copy and was all like “O.M.G. this is officially the best magazine EVER!”
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By Emily on 09.02.10 10:15 am | Permalink
This looks great! I am definitely making this for upcoming labor day weekend cookouts. Thanks : )
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By Beanz on 09.02.10 12:54 pm | Permalink
Oooooh, I’ll bet that’s good with diced jalapeño peppers too!!
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allijag Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
Brilliant! I even had one too! Now I’m bummed I didn’t think about it!
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By Cleshopaholic on 09.02.10 1:25 pm | Permalink
The potatoes look perfectly cooked!
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By kate on 09.02.10 1:55 pm | Permalink
Oh, Cooking Light, you do so well sometimes! I love a good solid recipe, they can be hard to find sometimes.
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By Jenna on 09.02.10 2:12 pm | Permalink
I love that you and I have pretty much the same condiments!
Looks delicious, of course, without the onions 
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allijag Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:54 am
Seriously – sisters from another mister I tell ya
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By Biz on 09.02.10 2:51 pm | Permalink
oooh I love that you added tomato / basil to the mix!! Great job!
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By Lisa (bakebikeblog) on 09.02.10 6:42 pm | Permalink
Just wanted to say hi! I found your blog a few weeks ago, and I’m really enjoying it. That potato salad looks amazing. I love the addition of corn and tomatoes, and exclusion of mayo! Will definitely be trying it.
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By Lesley on 09.02.10 11:16 pm | Permalink
The idea of oven roasted potatoes in a potato salad is wonderful. I can image the texture not only floors you but the flavors added by corn, tomatoes, OMG! Great dish.
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allijag Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:54 am
Thanks Joanne! I’m not even exaggerating when I say I did a little skip – it turned out 20 million times better than I thought it would, and I had high expectations from the beginning!
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By Joanne on 09.03.10 8:31 am | Permalink
This looks awesome! My stomach is growling – I need to give this a try.
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By Kim on 09.04.10 5:48 pm | Permalink
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