Bud's Potato Salad

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This is my Dad's potato salad recipe. I have never seen it made this way, and whenever I take a bowl of it somewhere it always leaves empty.

Submitted by DIANA_LESLIE
Updated on February 27, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
12 hrs 45 mins
Total Time:
13 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 10 pounds potatoes

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup white wine vinegar

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 onions, diced

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon celery seed

  • 2 cups mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.

  2. Slice cooled potatoes and layer in a large bowl or dish.

  3. In a saucepan combine water, vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute. Remove from heat and pour over potatoes. Cover and chill for at least 12 hours.

  4. Drain excess marinade and add onions, salt, pepper, celery seed and mayonnaise. Mix well and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377 Calories
18g Fat
52g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 979mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.