Monday, May 31, 2010

MOM’S GOOD OLD POTATO SALAD

MOM’S GOOD OLD POTATO SALAD
“A simple old-fashioned potato salad has only 5 ingredients, featuring
hard boiled eggs and sweet pickles.”



5 lbs. potatoes, peeled and chopped
10 eggs
1 large onion, chopped
1 (24-oz.) jar sweet pickles, drained and chopped
2 cups mayonnaise


Place the potatoes in a large pan of water and boil overt 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 in onions, sweet pickles, and mayonnaise into the eggs. and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for at least ½ hour. Serve cold.


Yield: 8 servings.

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