basic potato salad

How To Make basic potato salad

• 1

  Fill a 3 qt. saucepan 2/3 full with water. Place on a burner and bring to a boil.
• 2

  Peel and slice (or dice if you prefer) the potatoes. Add to the boiling water. Boil potatoes 15 minutes. Drain and put into a large bowl. Pour the Italian dressing on the potatoes while they are warm.
• 3

  Chop the onion and celery. Add the onion and celery to the potatoes. Stir to combine and then chill for 1 hour.
• 4

  After the potatoes have chilled, add the mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the chopped green onions just before serving.
• 5

  Notes: You can serve this salad warm, fresh from the stove if you like. I prefer to chill it for at least an hour. Use your favorite Italian dressing. I love Good Seasons, made with 50/50 blend of white balsamic vinegar and white vinegar. I use canola oil, rather than olive oil. Feel free to add other ingredients to this recipe. Hard-boiled eggs, red pepper strips, bell peppers, chopped pickles or pickle relish. A dollop of mustard. Enjoy!
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