Side Dishes
Favorite Potato Salad
Description
Every home cook should have one go-to classic potato salad recipe on hand. It’s the perfect dish to bring to summer picnics, serve at grill-outs and take along to potluck suppers.
Ingredients:
- 6 medium boiling potatoes (2 pounds)
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 4 hard cooked eggs, chopped
Directions:
- Scrub potatoes. Leaves skins on if desired, or peel thinly and remove eyes.
- Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling; add potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Cool slightly; cut into cubes (about 6 cups).
- Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in 4-quart glass or plastic bowl. Add potatoes, celery and onion; toss. Stir in eggs. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
