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Simple Potato Salad

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"This was one of the first recipes I learned how to make. My aunt taught it to me; It's not fancy, but I like it!" — Lisa T

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Original recipe makes 3 servings Change Servings

3 red potatoes
2 eggs

1 1/2 cups creamy salad dressing

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Directions

Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool.
Peel the eggs and cut around the egg white; keep the yolk whole.
Dice the egg whites and potatoes. Combine in a mixing bowl and add the salad dressing.
Toss the potatoes and egg; crumble the egg yolk on top and serve chilled.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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All of those reviews are just silly. If you want a potato salad with celery and onions and paprika and other things, I'm sure you can find such a recipe on this website. Why mess with one whose entire appeal is its simplicity? Treating it as a "base" recipe is one thing, going on about all the extra things it "needs" is another. Great dish for the younger guests at summer BBQs, since lots of kids are picky about onions and things.

—LovesCheese

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 01, 2005

This was a good recipe. I think it is a good base. I don't like lots of crunchy things in my potato salad. I would like more of a kick to the dressing - some kind of extra spice. Any ideas?? But I liked the simplicity of the rest of the ingredients.

—NKTAUBE

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44 Ratings

Dec 08, 2003

Thank you! I was looking for a base potato salad recipe just to get me started so I could make it to my taste. I added a teaspoon of prepared mustard, a teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar, and some browned and crumbled bacon. It was perfect.

—dagny21

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Mar 24, 2005

This is like my mother used to make and what our family still makes using Miracle Whip Salad Dressing, except we add salt and pepper to taste, finely minced onion also to taste, about a teaspoon of yellow mustard, and mix the whole diced egg in too. Be sure to use red potatoes boiled in their skins til fork tender, then cool in cold water, peel and dice. Mixed while still warm the flavors of the dressing will really meld with the potato and hard cooked diced egg. Chill for several hours or overnight for the best flavor!

—GRAMMA GORGEOUS

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Jul 05, 2005

This recipe can be a five - with a few additions. I made exactly as directed - but added a couple tablespoons of mustard, some dill, salt, pepper, then of course the paprika on top! And it was the best potato salad I've made yet. :)

—mcmg

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Aug 05, 2003

This is the best recipe yet, because it's the basic. Then you have the option of adding your favorites to it. And that's the fun of cooking!

—JUCFRUIT2000

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Dec 19, 2003

There are many adults who prefer a no onion recipe as I do. Thank you for submitting this recipe! It's really tasty!!!

—Moonchildwanderer

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Oct 08, 2005

This is such a great basic recipe. I double this every time I make potato salad then split it and keep half the basic recipe and the other half I add in some "adult" ingredients (onions, sprinkle paprika, etc). It's a hit!

—FOOZALG

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Nutrition

Calories
557 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
50.1 g
16%

Cholesterol
181 mg
60%

Fat
35.6 g
55%

Fiber
3.6 g
14%

Protein
8.2 g
16%

Sodium
1059 mg
42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Simple Potato Salad

Serving Size: 1/3 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 557
Calories from Fat: 321

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.6g 55 %
Saturated Fat 5.1g 26 %
Cholesterol 181mg 60 %
Sodium 1059mg 42 %
** Potassium 1014mg 28 %
Total Carbohydrates 50.1g 16 %
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14 %
Protein 8.2g 16 %
Sugars 18.4g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 31 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 22 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 31 %
** Vitamin B6 26 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 30 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.