Old Fashioned Potato Salad

When picnic season comes around, Potato Salad is one of the most loved dishes there are. So many variations for Potato Salad are available, it seems every family has their own variation. This one is one that I absolutely love. With a few basic ingredients, you too can make this wonderful dish.

INGREDIENTS:

5 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed

½ of a medium onion, chopped finely

5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

¼ cup sweet pickle cubes or relish

½ cup dill pickle cubes or relish

1 celery stalk, diced – Optional

Salt and pepper to taste

1 ½-2 cups Hellman’s Mayonnaise

1 ½-2 tablespoons mustard

Paprika for garnish – Optional

1 hard-boiled egg, sliced for garnish – Optional

DIRECTIONS:

Slice your peeled potatoes into thin cuts

In a 5-quart pot, add potatoes and water

Make sure potatoes are submerged completely

Place pot on the stove and turn heat to medium

Cook the potatoes for 8 minutes

Drain your potatoes and allow them to cool

In a medium mixing bowl, add in your eggs and onion

Stir to combine

Grab another mixing bowl and add in celery, pickles, mustard, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper

Mix all ingredients

Now, mix the potatoes with the eggs and onion

Toss everything together

Add in the mayonnaise and stir until blended

Add in your sliced hard-boiled eggs on top and sprinkle paprika

Serve, and ENJOY!