all american potato salad

(3 RATINGS)
72 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Dec 13, 2010

I was looking for a great potato salad recipe when I found this one in an old back issue of COOK'S ILLUSTRATED magazine. Now, I make this all the time at the restaurant where I cook, and people just love it! It's a darn good basic recipe!

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 3 -4 - medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • - salt
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 - celery rib, chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 teaspoon powered mustard (dry mustard)
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 - large hard cooked eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)

How To Make all american potato salad

  • Step 1
    Place potatoes in large saucepan and add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil over medium-high heat; add 1 Tablespoon of salt, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring once or twice, until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Drain potatoes and transfer to large bowl. Add vinegar and , using rubber spatula, toss gently to combine. Let stand until potatoes are just warm (about 20 minutes)
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together celery, onion, pickle relish, mayonnaise, powdered mustard, celery seed, parsley, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Using rubber spatula, gently fold the dressing and eggs, into potatoes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled (at least 1 hour); Serve.

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Category: Potatoes
Category: Potato Salads
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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