Chef Haim Cohen Shares His Family-Inspired Classic Potato Salad Recipe

Chef Haim Cohen reveals the nostalgic potato salad recipe that has been a staple at his family gatherings since childhood. Inspired by the Ashkenazi Sharafanski family, from whom his mother learned to cook, Cohen describes the salad as soft, rich, and comforting, often appearing at holiday meals and tasting even better the next day.

The recipe includes three boiled and peeled potatoes, three hard-boiled eggs, one cup of blanched fresh or frozen peas (with optional carrots), one tablespoon of mayonnaise, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasonings of black pepper and salt. Preparation involves roughly chopping the potatoes and mixing them with peas, finely slicing the eggs, and gently folding all ingredients together with mayonnaise and olive oil without mashing.

This simple potato salad evokes the warmth of home and family traditions, making it a cherished dish for festive occasions and everyday meals alike.