How to Make a No Potato Tater Salad

One of the challenges of renal failure is the need to change my diet. Tomatoes. Potatoes, and such are on a very limited basis because of their high Potassium and Phosphate levels. Now I love things like tater salad with brats for a home party or gathering. I have tried macaroni salad, cauliflower salad, bean salad, etc. and none of them fill my desire for that special taste of Tater Salad.

About 20 years ago there was a Cajun fella on PBS that was part comedian and part cook. I remember he made a no potato tater salad. I have no idea why he made it. I also remember he greeted everyone at the beginning of his show with "How Y'all are?" With that in mind I developed this unique recipe for No Potato Tater Salad. I've made a big pot of green tea to share. Let's roll up our sleeves, take off our rings, wash our hands and git cookin'.

No Potato Tater Salad

Ingredients:

2 sleeves soda crackers crushed (1/2 pound)

4-6 hard boiled eggs diced

1 cup onion diced

1 cup celery diced

1 cup green olive (salad mix)

1+ cup salad dressing (mayo type)

1/3 cup mustard (yellow/brown/jalapeno your favorite)

1/3 cup pickle relish (sweet/dill your favorite)

1/3 cup Capers (optional)

1 Tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 Tablespoon garlic powder

Directions:

If I remember the ole Cajun he focused on stir after adding each ingredient. I know that he stated the 2nd day you will need more salad dressing. (Those crackers do soak up all the moisture)

Notes:

No additional salt needed. There is plenty in the crackers, olives, capers and pickle relish..

Kick it up a notch and exchange the salad dressing with Ranch salad dressing.

I finally remembered the crazy Cajun's name. Justin Wilson was his name and his recipes are still available on line. I found it with Google's help. Justin Wilson's No Potato Tater salad is a bit different than mine but similar... I think mine is simpler yet more flavorful. God bless Justin Wilson for his inspiration.

OK the recipe is now yours to share. Please give all your friends the link. Share it on your favorite social network site. Mizpah ;-}}>