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OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.

Provided by jewellkay

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 potatoes
3 eggs
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sweet pickle relish
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, garlic salt, celery salt, mustard, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 334.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

MY MOM'S GOOD OLD POTATO SALAD



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I have enjoyed this recipe for years, and now so do my children. The secret to this recipe is the sweet pickles. You can also trade the mayo for salad dressing.

Provided by Andrea Parker

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
10 eggs
1 large onion, chopped
1 (24 ounce) jar sweet pickles, drained and chopped
2 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pan of water and boil over medium-low heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, and place in the refrigerator to cool.
  • Place the eggs in a saucepan of cold water over medium heat, and bring to a full boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for about 15 minutes. Cool the eggs thoroughly under cold running water and shell them. Chop the cooled eggs and place them in a large salad bowl.
  • Stir the onion, sweet pickles, and mayonnaise into the eggs, and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator at least l/2 hour to blend the flavors. Mix in the chilled chopped potatoes, and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.7 calories, Carbohydrate 71.5 g, Cholesterol 253.4 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 806.4 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

MY GRANDMA'S BEST POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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This easy, classic potato salad recipe is THE BEST! It was handed down from my grandma to my mom and then to me and includes their secret tips that makes it the very best potato salad recipe every single time.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium white potatoes or Yukon golds ( , about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds, skin on and quartered)
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 celery stalks (ribs) (, diced)
6 green onions (, diced)
5 hard boiled eggs (, peeled)
1 1/2 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
paprika for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a lightly rolling boil over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork or paring knife. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Peel the skins from the potatoes and cut into 1/2" to 3/4" square pieces. Transfer the warm potatoes to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the white vinegar. Toss the potatoes with the vinegar and set the potatoes aside to cool, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the celery and the green onions to the potato mixture. Chop 4 of the hard boiled eggs and add to the potato mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, yellow mustard, celery seed and salt and pepper. Fold into the potato mixture and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Slice the last egg into thin slices and place the slices on top of the salad. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 678 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POTATO SALAD (MY MOM'S--THE BEST!)



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The best creamy and light potato salad you ever had, thanks to my Mom! An easy, simple classic that is requested for every outdoor gathering (with NO leftovers!)

Provided by Chef AnitaM

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 -8 russet potatoes
3 hard-boiled eggs
3 -4 green onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 -3 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cajun spices or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Peel and boil potatoes in large chunks or thick half moon slices, soaking in ice cold slightly-salted water to chill and keep white.
  • Add chopped vegetables, including all green onion parts.
  • Gently fold in mayo and sour cream to coat evenly.
  • Slice and gently fold in hard-boiled eggs.
  • Add salt and pepper last to taste, and paprika on top.

MOM'S BEST POTATO SALAD



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This recipe was shared with me by my mom. This is THE BEST potato salad I have ever had! Whenever we have family get-togethers, I always ask my mom to bring this salad! The vegetables add such a nice refreshing crunch. My mom also likes to add 1/4 cup diced green pepper and 1/4 cup diced cucumber, but I prefer it without.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cubed red potatoes
1/4 cup onion
1/4 cup diced raw carrot
1/4 cup sliced raw radish
1/4 cup diced raw celery
3 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes, with skins on, until tender.
  • Drain and allow potatoes to cool.
  • Once cool enough to handle, remove skins and cut into bite-size cubes.
  • Meanwhile, dice onion, carrot, radish, and celery.
  • Mix ingredients for dressing and refrigerate until needed.
  • Combine potatoes, vegetables, and 2 sliced hard boiled eggs.
  • Pour dressing over and mix well to combine.
  • Top with remaining sliced egg and sprinkle with paprika if desired.

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