I don’t mind a quality hot dog once in a while: 2 dogs on one bun for me. Topped with mustard, onions and sauerkraut is divine. However, I have trouble calling it a meal unless I serve a vegetable or salad on the side. I just can’t help myself. So, what’s a natural side for hot dogs? Potato salad, of course. But not just any potato salad. Make this healthy homemade salad dressing for it.
I discovered this boldly flavorful potato salad as a teenager and it changed my view of potatoes forever. No bland spuds here. If you think of parsley as only a garnish, think again my friends!
Ingredients:
- boiled potatoes
- crushed garlic
- salt
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- parsley
- green onions
Cut the scrubbed potatoes of your choice into bite sized pieces. You could peel them if you prefer, but I had some beautiful organic gold potatoes here and didn’t find that necessary. Boil until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and toss with this healthy, homemade salad dressing while still warm so the flavors meld.
Again, I use my mortar and pestle for this because I like the resulting texture the best, but you could use a food processor.
Putting salt into the mortar with the garlic helps break it down when you crush it with the pestle. Whisking in equal parts of lemon juice and olive oil works for me. Lots of chopped parsley make this salad sing. I usually put green onions in here, but I didn’t have any and with enough garlic, I didn’t miss them terribly. If you have some, they add another dimension of texture and flavor. I could eat the whole bowl of these potatoes myself, but I guess I will share some with Michael…
By the way, this is even better the next day if you have any left over. Serve it either cold or at room temperature. What’s your favorite side dish with hot dogs?
How about a quick game time snack? Try this one.