mom's potato salad v2.0

Name: Mom's Potato Salad v2.0
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: ## SALAD; 5 pound(s) white potatoes (waxy, not baking); 2 1/2 large ribs celery, diced; 2 medium onions, finely diced; 1/4 cup(s) dried parsley flakes; 4 - hard boiled eggs (cooled, peeled & chopped); 16 ounce(s) mayonnaise (i prefer hellman's); 8 ounce(s) salad dressing (i.e. miracle whip); 3/4 cup(s) sour cream; 2-3 tablespoon(s) horseradish mustard (can substitute yellow mustard); - salt & pepper to taste; ## GARNISH; 3 - hard boiled eggs (cooled, peeled and sliced); 1 tablespoon(s) sweet paprika; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

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Valerie Kneitinger

Fredonia, NY

Updated on Oct 29, 2011

This is my mother's potato salad with a few tweaks of my own. No one in my family had ever written this recipe down, and I don't think we ever measured anything, until I made 30 lbs. for my nephew's graduation party! Chilling overnight and serving on the second day is key.

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prep time 1 Hr 30 Min

cook time 40 Min

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yield 5 lbs.

Ingredients

SALAD
5 pounds white potatoes (waxy, not baking)
2 1/2 large ribs celery, diced
2 medium onions, finely diced
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
4 - hard boiled eggs (cooled, peeled & chopped)
16 ounces mayonnaise (i prefer hellman's)
8 ounces salad dressing (i.e. miracle whip)
3/4 cup sour cream
2-3 tablespoons horseradish mustard (can substitute yellow mustard)
- salt & pepper to taste
GARNISH
3 - hard boiled eggs (cooled, peeled and sliced)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
3 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

How To Make mom's potato salad v2.0

Step 1

The day before serving: Boil whole white potatoes in salted water just until fork tender. Cool completely, then peel and cut into approx. 3/4” cubes. Place potatoes in very large mixing bowl or in roaster pan.

Step 2

Add diced celery and onion, parsley and eggs to potatoes; stir to combine.
Step 3

Combine mayo, salad dressing, sour cream, mustard and S&P in medium mixing bowl; add to potato/vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat all ingredients with dressing.
Step 4

Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Step 5

Day of serving: Taste. Adjust seasonings, if desired. Add extra mayo/miracle whip, or a small amount milk, if needed for good consistency.
Step 6

If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or parsley, and sliced hard boiled eggs.
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