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Potato Salad for 40

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"Moist, eggy, chunky, and...no pickles!" — honeysock

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10 pounds potatoes
24 eggs
4 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 cups finely chopped green onions

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Directions

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool potatoes, then peel and dice. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water. Peel and chop eggs. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Combine potatoes, eggs, and green onions in a large bowl or roasting pan. Stir mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour mixture over potatoes and gently toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 8 hrs 50 mins

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Jun 05, 2012

So thankful for this recipe! it has all the same ingredients I use for a potato salad, but I have to make enough for a small wedding and was so unsure how to do that!

—Tearose84

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Nutrition

Calories
285 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
21.2 g
7%

Cholesterol
120 mg
40%

Fat
20.2 g
31%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
5.9 g
12%

Sodium
406 mg
16%

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

Nutritional Information

Potato Salad for 40

Serving Size: 1/40 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 40
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 285
Calories from Fat: 182

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.2g 31 %
Saturated Fat 3.5g 17 %
Cholesterol 120mg 40 %
Sodium 406mg 16 %
Potassium 532mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 21.2g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
Protein 5.9g 12 %
Sugars 1.4g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 39 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 15 %
Thiamin 12 %
Niacin 20 %
Vitamin B6 31 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 19 %

* 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.