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My Mom’s Good Old Potato Salad

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My Mom's Good Old Potato Salad

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"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." — AJRobinson71

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
10 eggs
1 large onion, chopped

1 (24 ounce) jar sweet pickles, drained and chopped
2 cups mayonnaise

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Directions

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.
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.
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.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 12 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 25 mins

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Almost identical to my mother's recipe. The only differences are using Kosher dill pickles and adding a small amount of mustard. Also, and this is very important, don't peel and chop your potatoes until AFTER they have been cooked and cooled. They will be much more firm and not be mushy.

—Holly

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May 17, 2013

I agree it's probably what your used to. Potato salad must have some celery it in. Also I add a tablespoon of mustard to give it some zip.

—margiekale

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Jul 29, 2010

Very good and I'm not a big fan of potatoe salad. I did add a little musturd and sprinkled paprika on top.

—BethAnne

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Jun 18, 2009

I would almost say: this is Dutch potato salad at its simplest, but......very tasty.

—Oesi

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Aug 12, 2009

Almost like mine, except I use slaw dressing with my mayo, and I add chopped celery, to suit my hubby. I have to make my potato salad at every get together. Yummy good.

—Char

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May 30, 2011

Almost the exact recipe my Grandma taught my Mom over 50 years ago and then she passed it on to me. The only changes are use approx. 1/2 jar sweet pickles and a small amount of the pickle juice (to taste), add a little chopped celery and salt and pepper to taste. This is the only way my family really likes potato salad and this recipe will be passed on to my kids. Thanks for sharing!

—abapplez

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Jul 12, 2010

I hate potato salad but it is one of my husband's favorite summer foods. I was making this recipe as it is gluten free and dairy free (my kids are allergic) and got rave reviews. I ended up trying it and think it is the best potato salad I have ever had, it was so good I had seconds and I HATE potato salad!!! My husband's only suggestion is that maybe sometime I put some olives or pimentos in it for a variation.

—twylladawn

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Mar 14, 2011

This recipe is just like my mom's, except she adds crumbled bacon. It's absolutely fabulous with the bacon!!

—BrandyM

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Nutrition

Calories
788 kcal
39%

Carbohydrates
71.5 g
23%

Cholesterol
285 mg
95%

Fat
50.5 g
78%

Fiber
7.4 g
30%

Protein
14.8 g
30%

Sodium
806 mg
32%

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

Nutritional Information

My Mom's Good Old Potato Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 788
Calories from Fat: 454

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.5g 78 %
Saturated Fat 8.6g 43 %
Cholesterol 285mg 95 %
Sodium 806mg 32 %
Potassium 1397mg 39 %
Total Carbohydrates 71.5g 23 %
Dietary Fiber 7.4g 30 %
Protein 14.8g 30 %
Sugars 19.6g
Vitamin A 22 %
Vitamin C 96 %
Calcium 16 %
Iron 37 %
Thiamin 30 %
Niacin 51 %
Vitamin B6 80 %
Magnesium 29 %
Folate 46 %

* 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.