potato salad

Abingdon, VA
Updated on May 26, 2014

This is my very favorite potato salad recipe. My family always used sweet pickle relish, I have changed it to dill and it is so much better.

prep time 40 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 - large russet potatoes peeled and diced small
  • 3 - ribs of celery, finely chopped
  • 1 - small onion finely diced
  • 6 - hard boiled eggs, reserve 2 for garnish
  • 1 1/4 cups hellman's mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 - scallion, green part chopped fine for garnish
  • 6 - green olives, drained and sliced for garnish
  • 1/2 cup drained dill pickle relish

How To Make potato salad

  • Step 1
    Place the diced potatoes in a large pot with water. Add salt to the water. Bring to a high boil and then boil on a low boil for 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and spray cold water over them to stop them from cooking more.
  • Step 2
    When the potatoes are cool, place them in a large mixing bowl with the onion, celery and onion.
  • Step 3
    Take 4 of the eggs and cut them in half . Mash them up in a shallow bowl with a fork. Add to the potatoes.
  • Step 4
    Mix the mayonnaise and mustard together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add to the potatoes
  • Step 5
    Add 1/2 cup of dill relish that has been drained to the potatoes. Mix all ingredients together well. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Put the potato salad in a serving bowl and garnish.
  • Step 6
    Garnish with the two remaining eggs that have been sliced. continue garnishing with the sliced olives and chopped scallions. Sprinkle some paprika on top before you start garnishing, if desired.

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Category: Potato Salads
Keyword: #eggs
Keyword: #onions
Keyword: #celery
Keyword: #mayonnaise
Keyword: #Potatoes
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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