Red Bliss Potato Salad with Gorgonzola and Walnuts

Rating: 4.32 stars
22 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Mayo-free potato salad combines new potatoes with gorgonzola, walnuts and other fresh ingredients. Using champagne vinegar is key for the dressing.

By Christine R.

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
cook:
30 mins
additional:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 cups
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spread the walnuts onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 30 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature.

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  • Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Rinse under cold water, and place in large bowl. Refrigerate until cold.

  • Combine apples, onion, cheese, and walnuts with cooled potatoes. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to coat. Serve chilled.

Cook's Note

If champagne vinegar absolutely cannot be found, there are low acidity vinegars in most supermarkets. Buy a mild, low-acid vinegar for this dish. Using a regular vinegar will overpower the flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
364 calories; protein 8.5g; carbohydrates 40.1g; fat 19.9g; cholesterol 15mg; sodium 152.7mg. Full Nutrition
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siribaba
Rating: 5 stars
05/26/2009
I have gotten so many raves about this salad...even from people who don't even like potato salad! I found this amazing champagne vinegar at Trader Joes. It's called Orange Muscat champagne vinegar and I think the citrus in it adds to the amazing blend of flavors. I LOVED this recipe. And it's really easy to make! Thank you Christine! Read More
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CATHYRAE
Rating: 3 stars
06/03/2009
Only 3 stars from me. We thought it was OK. Better the second day. We ate it but won't make again. The flavors just did not "marry" well for us. Read More
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(4)
22 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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siribaba
Rating: 5 stars
05/25/2009
I have gotten so many raves about this salad...even from people who don't even like potato salad! I found this amazing champagne vinegar at Trader Joes. It's called Orange Muscat champagne vinegar and I think the citrus in it adds to the amazing blend of flavors. I LOVED this recipe. And it's really easy to make! Thank you Christine! Read More
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CameronS
Rating: 5 stars
04/14/2009
This recipe is amazing... It's a light potato salad and the champagne vinegar with the gorgonzola and red onions are what really make this recipe wonderful! I wouldn't change a thing! Read More
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JMI11S
Rating: 5 stars
04/28/2009
Very tasty but very vinegary. Still I love no-mayo potato salad. I don't know where you can find "champagne vinegar" or even really what it is. Just use less of a regular white wine vinegar. Read More
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C Crane
Rating: 5 stars
06/22/2009
This potato salad was delicious! I couldn't find champagne vinegar so I used a german seasoned vinegar I had on hand. The flavor combination was terrific. Will likely be making this all summer. Thanks for a terrific recipe Christine! Read More
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ryan5678
Rating: 5 stars
07/06/2009
Made this for our 4th of July picnic and everyone loved it! I got compliments all night! I made it with all the ingredients and didn't change anything. I made it the night before to let everything marinate in the dressing. It had a very refreshing flavor...a nice change from salads with mayo. Read More
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Abby
Rating: 4 stars
10/13/2009
I made this for a Fourth of July potluck and everyone loved it. I did reduce the amount of onion- I feel like it would overpower the dish if you used the whole thing. Be warned though: We didn't like the leftovers very well so if you make it eat it up that day! Read More
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OregonMomof4
Rating: 5 stars
06/10/2010
I thought this was delicious and got requests for the recipe. I didn't buy the champagne vinegar because it was 12 a bottle at Safeway so I used White wine vinegar instead. I have to say it tasted great! I didn't think it was overpowering at all. I had a little left over and it tasted even better the next day. Would definitely make again and again....And now that I know I like I'll probably invest in the champagne vinegar... Read More
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CATHYRAE
Rating: 3 stars
06/03/2009
Only 3 stars from me. We thought it was OK. Better the second day. We ate it but won't make again. The flavors just did not "marry" well for us. Read More
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FLNGRVE74
Rating: 4 stars
08/31/2009
Really really delicious. I did leave out the apples - not a fan of fruit and food - but thought the flavor was yummy. Did need more salt than I put on. Next time I will salt the potatoes while they're still hot - I think that will help. But there will be a next time!!!! Read More
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