Classic Potato Salad

ingredients

• 2  pounds  potatoes (6 medium)
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1-1/4  cups  mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1  tablespoon  yellowmustard
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
• 1  cup  thinly sliced celery (2 stalks)
• 1/3  cup  chopped onion (1 small)
• 1/2  cup  chopped sweet or dill pickles or sweet or dill pickle relish
• 6    Hard-Cooked Eggs, coarsely chopped (page 228)
•     Lettuce leaves (optional)
•     Paprika (optional)

directions

1. In a medium saucepan place potatoes, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and enough water to cover. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until just tender. Drain well; cool slightly. Peel and cube the potatoes.

2. Meanwhile, for dressing, in a large bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper.

3. Stir in the celery, onion, and pickles. Add the potatoes and eggs. Toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill for 6 to 24 hours.

4. To serve, if desired, line a salad bowl with lettuce leaves. Transfer the potato salad to the bowl. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.

5. Makes 12 side-dish servings

nutrition facts

• Calories 277, 
• Total Fat (g) 21, 
• Saturated Fat (g) 4, 
• Monounsaturated Fat (g) 6,
• Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 10, 
• Cholesterol (mg) 120, 
• Sodium (mg) 337, 
• Carbohydrate (g) 18, 
• Total Sugar (g) 1, 
• Fiber (g) 2, 
• Protein (g) 5, 
• Vitamin A (DV%) 0, 
• Vitamin C (DV%) 17, 
• Calcium (DV%) 3, 
• Iron (DV%) 4, 
• Starch (d.e.) 1, 
• Fat (d.e.) 4, 
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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