Mom’s Best Potato Salad
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Potato
Keywords: Vegetable, < 4 Hours, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 175.4
- Fat Content: 6.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 114.4mg
- Sodium Content: 637.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.7g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 6.2g
- Protein Content: 5.8g
Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes, with skins on
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced raw carrot
- 1/4 cup diced radish
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (divided)
- 1 cup Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Optional: paprika for garnish
Instructions:
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Boil Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Boil until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
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Prepare Vegetables: Dice the onion, carrot, radish, and celery while the potatoes cool.
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Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise), sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Prepare Potatoes: Once cooled, peel the potatoes and cut into bite-size cubes.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, diced vegetables, and half of the sliced hard-boiled eggs.
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Add Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
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Final Touches: Arrange the remaining sliced eggs on top of the salad. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
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Chill and Serve: Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
This potato salad recipe is a cherished family favorite, perfect for gatherings and potlucks. The combination of creamy dressing with crunchy vegetables makes it a delightful side dish that everyone will enjoy. Adjust the ingredients according to personal preference, such as adding diced green pepper and cucumber for additional freshness, as suggested by the original recipe. Enjoy the nostalgic flavors and share the love with Mom’s Best Potato Salad! π₯π₯
