My Mom's Good Old Potato Salad Recipe
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My Mom's Good Old Potato Salad

By: ImChrists Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"I have enjoyed this recipe for years, and now so do my children. The secret to this recipe is the sweet pickles. You can also trade the mayo for salad dressing."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (44)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 10 eggs
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar sweet pickles, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pan of water and boil over medium-low heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, and place in the refrigerator to cool.
  2. Place the eggs in a saucepan of cold water over medium heat, and bring to a full boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for about 15 minutes. Cool the eggs thoroughly under cold running water and shell them. Chop the cooled eggs and place them in a large salad bowl.
  3. Stir the onion, sweet pickles, and mayonnaise into the eggs, and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator at least l/2 hour to blend the flavors. Mix in the chilled chopped potatoes, and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Serve cold.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 788 | Total Fat: 50.5g | Cholesterol: 285mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by Holly   view full review
Almost identical to my mother's recipe. The only differences are using Kosher dill pickles and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by BethAnne   view full review
Very good and I'm not a big fan of potatoe salad. I did add a little musturd and sprinkled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by Oesi   view full review
I would almost say: this is Dutch potato salad at its simplest, but......very tasty.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2009 by Char   view full review
Almost like mine, except I use slaw dressing with my mayo, and I add chopped celery, to suit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2011 by abapplez Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Almost the exact recipe my Grandma taught my Mom over 50 years ago and then she passed it on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by twylladawn   view full review
I hate potato salad but it is one of my husband's favorite summer foods. I was making this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by BrandyM   view full review
This recipe is just like my mom's, except she adds crumbled bacon. It's absolutely fabulous...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by JenToBeach Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great potato salad recipe. I added about a teaspoon of yellow mustard to half of the recipe....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by giftedmama   view full review
Very rich, very creamy. I omitted the onions as we all like the sweetness of this salad. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2010 by AmyfromIL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Generally, I am a colossal failure at potato salad. I just can't seem to get the flavors...

 

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