My Mom’s Good Old Potato Salad
I've cherished this recipe for many years, and now my children do too. The key to its success lies in the addition of sweet pickles. If you prefer, you can also substitute mayonnaise with salad dressing.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 10 eggs
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 (24 ounce) jar sweet pickles, drained and chopped
- 2 cups mayonnaise
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pan of water and boil over medium-low heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, and place in the refrigerator to cool.
- Place the eggs in a saucepan of cold water over medium heat and bring to a full boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for about 15 minutes. Cool the eggs thoroughly under cold running water and shell them. Chop the cooled eggs and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Stir the onion, sweet pickles, and mayonnaise into the eggs, and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator at least l/2 hour to blend the flavors. Mix in the chilled chopped potatoes and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Serve cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 788kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 15gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 253mgSodium: 806mgPotassium: 1397mgFiber: 7gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 4mg
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