Vegan Potato Salad

As a vegan, I am very use to bringing my own food to all sorts of events; weddings, luncheons, cookouts, etc. Whenever I am invited to a function and someone finds out that I am vegan, they immediately ask what I can eat. I explain what I can and cannot eat. Then, I know people are just trying to be nice, offer to buy/make me food. I understand this, and it is very kind, but, most of the time it becomes a hassle, people buy/make things I can't eat, etc. It is so much easier for me to just bring my own things. This seems like a shock to the host when I offer this. I am not trying to be rude, but accommodating. I don't have carnivores over to my house and offer to cook them steak. Heck, I would probably kill them if I did such a thing. I love to cook and enjoy bringing my food to share with everyone. All because it is vegan, doesn't mean it isn't good or worthy to share with everyone. Usually, my vegan food is a big hit! 

To put all of this into context, I am headed to a cookout tonight at one of John's coworkers. They nicely offered to go to Whole Foods for me, but I declined to bring my own things. I decided to make my black-eyed pea salad (previously blogged) and potato salad. 

Vegan Potato Salad

1 bag small, red potatoes

Wash and dice potatoes

Bring a pot of water to a boil, and cook the potatoes until soft (not too soft or they will mash when mixing)

Dressing

While potatoes are cooking, assemble the following in a large bowl

1 cup vegan mayonnaise

1/4 cup mustard

2 tablespoons brown mustard or any other mustard variation

1 tablespoon minced chives

4-5 stalks of celery diced 

Pepper to taste

Assembly

After potatoes have cooked for about 10 minutes, check for softness

Strain and run cold water over the potatoes before adding to the dressing mixture

Add potatoes to the dressing mixture and stir

Refrigerate 

Garnish with smoked paprika for added flavor

This salad is always a hit. John doesn't like normal potato salad, but loves mine (I wonder, does he?)! My mom also puts it up there with my grandma's potato salad which is supposed to be the best potato salad in the world. The recipe is super easy and tastes great even a few days later.

Happy Cooking!