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really good potato salad

(3 ratings)
karenella1 avatar
Recipe by
Martha Price
@karenella1
San Jose, CA

I really don't know where I first came across this recipe.It is very good for those who prefer a non-sweet potato salad. The recipe can be halved, or doubled, based on your needs. The marinated "secret sauce" really does add to the flavor.

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(3 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For really good potato salad

  • 3 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    mustard seed
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp
    celery seed
  • 9 md
    potatoes, (3 lbs)
  • 1 c
    celery, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 c
    green onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 - 4
    hard-cooked eggs, roughly chopped
  • 2 c
    mayonnaise (hellmans, best foods)
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • paprika, to taste

How To Make really good potato salad

  • 1
    Combine vinegar, mustard seed, and celery seed. Let stand at room temperature for several hours. You can crush the seeds, if desired, but it really is not necessary.
  • 2
    In covered saucepan, cook potatoes until barely tender; 25 to 30 minutes; drain.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, sprinkle the potatoes with 1/2 of the salt. Add celery, onion, and chopped eggs; toss lightly.
  • 4
    Combine mayonnaise, remaining salt, and vinegar mixture; add to potatoes; toss to mix. Chill; sprinkle with paprika.
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