White Potato Salad (No Mustard) Recipe 🥔🥗
Description:
This White Potato Salad recipe is a family favorite, beloved by both my brother and our circle of friends. Despite its lack of mustard, it’s a hit with everyone who tries it, often surprising skeptics with its delicious flavor. The balance of creamy Miracle Whip, tangy white vinegar, and just the right amount of sweetness from sugar makes this potato salad irresistible. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences, especially if you prefer a tangier or sweeter flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: Approximately 20
Ingredients:
- 6-8 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 4 stalks of celery
- 6 eggs
- 8 tablespoons of Miracle Whip
- 3 tablespoons of white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons of white sugar
- 3 teaspoons of salt
Instructions:
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Boil the Potatoes:
- Place the whole potatoes in a pot of water and bring to a boil.
- Boil until a fork easily slides in and out with no resistance at all.
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Cool the Potatoes:
- Once boiled, remove the potatoes from the pot and let them cool on the counter for about an hour.
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Peel and Cube the Potatoes:
- Peel the cooled potatoes and cut them into cubes.
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Prepare the Miracle Whip Mixture:
- While the potatoes are cooking, mix together the Miracle Whip, white vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Refrigerate this mixture until ready to use.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, celery, eggs, sweet pickles (if using), and cubed potatoes.
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Add Miracle Whip Mixture:
- Gradually add the Miracle Whip mixture to the bowl of combined ingredients.
- Add it a little at a time, mixing until the salad reaches your desired consistency.
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Refrigerate and Allow Flavors to Meld:
- Refrigerate the potato salad for at least 4 hours before serving.
- During this time, the potatoes will absorb some of the mixture, so you may need to add more as needed.
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Adjust Seasonings to Taste:
- After refrigerating, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Add more vinegar, salt, or sugar according to your preference.
- Remember to add a little at a time and taste as you go until it’s just right for you.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Once chilled and seasoned to perfection, serve your delicious White Potato Salad to delighted guests or enjoy it as a satisfying side dish.
Tips:
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, increase the amount of white vinegar.
- For a sweeter taste, add more sugar gradually until you achieve the desired sweetness level.
- The potato salad may taste salty initially, but the flavors will mellow and meld after refrigerating for a while.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding ingredients like chopped pickles, bacon, or fresh herbs for added flavor and texture.
- This salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any occasion where you want to impress with a tasty and comforting dish.
Enjoy making this beloved potato salad recipe, and let me know how it turns out for you! 🥔🥗😊