Classic Potato Salad

Submitted by joan in CNY

"This has been a family favorite for years. I am always told for a family picnic "bring your potato salad!" I think it originated from a Hellmann's ad but I only use Kraft mayo."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 5 cups

ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not from concentrate)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups cooked cubed peeled potatoes (5 to 6 medium I cook the potatoes in the microwave with the skins on, let them cool and then peel)
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients.
2. Add peeled and cubed potatoes.
3. Add remaining ingredients, adding chopped eggs last.
4. Cover and chill (I always sprinkle this with a little paprika before covering).

Reviews

[hfussell706]

Dear Joan in CNY: I made your potato salad and it was very good! My husband especially liked it. Your ingredients measured out nicely. The flavors blended well also. I did not substitue anything, but followed the recipe exactly and I would make this potato salad again. I did not give it the highest rating, as I still remember that PS in the 70's that was still the best I have ever had, but yours sure ranks up there! Thanks!

 

[CardaMom]

Very good potato salad. It was creamy and delicious. I liked the flavor of lemon juice, I usually only use vinegar in potato salads. I added some grated carrot to the salad. It was a big hit! Thanks for posting it Joan.