JEWEL'S OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD

JEWEL'S OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD image

Provided by Jewel Hall

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 - 1/2 lb red irish potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard
2 tsp cider vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
2 medium eggs, hard boiled, peeled and sliced cross wise
1 celery stalk, finely diced
6 radishes, thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, peepled, seeded, and diced
2 -3 Tbsp onion, flnely chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
dusting of paprika on top

Steps:

1. Place 4 cups of water in a 4 quart (thick bottomed) pan on medium/ high heat. Bring to boil and drop chunks of potatoes in water (make sure water covers potato chunks). Lower heat to medium/ low, cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
2. MEANWHILE: Combine mayonnaise, mustard,vinegar and sugar in medium bowl. Set aside.
3. Drain potatoes and rinse under cold water.
4. Add celery,radishes,cucumber and onion to mayonnaise mixture - toss. Add potatoes, toss gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Smooth slightly across top;add sliced eggs across top of potato salad. Sprinkle a dusting of Paprika over top. Chill and serve. Any left overs can be stored chilled in a closed container for 3-4 days. It never last that long, storing is my least concern.