Quick & Easy Potato Salad

Submitted by ll.ross

"My father in law made this recipe all the time and when i relaized how easy it was, it is now a stable in my house."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1/2 cups
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 in pieces
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 celery ribs, finely diced
• 1⁄2 medium red onion
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs (optional)
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 -3 tablespoons onion soup mix (i put 3 but i like the onion's)
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Put potato pieces in a large saucepan and add water to cover the potatoes by one inch. Salt the water.
2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes in a colander and allow to cool.
3. In the meantime, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion soup mix, salt, and pepper.
4. Transfer potatoes into a medium bowl.
5. Add celery, egg and onion.
6. Pour dressing over top and mix gently.
7. Chill for about an hour in the refrigerator. Four hours for best flavor.