basic potato salad

Anytown, TX
Updated on Nov 4, 2012

Simple, easy, potato salad. a favorite with my family.

prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4-6 medium potatoes, medium
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4-1/2 cup italian dressing
  • 4-6 dashes salt and pepper
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 sticks green onions, chopped, for topping

How To Make basic potato salad

  • Step 1
    Fill a 3 qt. saucepan 2/3 full with water. Place on a burner and bring to a boil.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 3
    Chop the onion and celery. Add the onion and celery to the potatoes. Stir to combine and then chill for 1 hour.
  • Step 4
    After the potatoes have chilled, add the mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the chopped green onions just before serving.
  • Step 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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Category: Potatoes
Category: Potato Salads
Keyword: #potato
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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