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really good potato salad

(3 ratings)
karenella1 avatar
Recipe by
Martha Price
@karenella1
San Jose, CA

I really don't know where I first came across this recipe.It is very good for those who prefer a non-sweet potato salad. The recipe can be halved, or doubled, based on your needs. The marinated "secret sauce" really does add to the flavor.

(3 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For really good potato salad

  • 3 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    mustard seed
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp
    celery seed
  • 9 md
    potatoes, (3 lbs)
  • 1 c
    celery, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 c
    green onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 - 4
    hard-cooked eggs, roughly chopped
  • 2 c
    mayonnaise (hellmans, best foods)
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • paprika, to taste

How To Make really good potato salad

  • 1
    Combine vinegar, mustard seed, and celery seed. Let stand at room temperature for several hours. You can crush the seeds, if desired, but it really is not necessary.
  • 2
    In covered saucepan, cook potatoes until barely tender; 25 to 30 minutes; drain.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, sprinkle the potatoes with 1/2 of the salt. Add celery, onion, and chopped eggs; toss lightly.
  • 4
    Combine mayonnaise, remaining salt, and vinegar mixture; add to potatoes; toss to mix. Chill; sprinkle with paprika.
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