My Mom's Good Old Potato Salad

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The secret to this tangy potato salad is eggs and sweet pickles, which sets it apart from other potato salads. Swap mayo for salad dressing to customize it for any occasion.

Submitted by Andrea Parker
Updated on October 8, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 48 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped

  • 10 large eggs

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 (24 ounce) jar sweet pickles, drained and chopped

  • 2 cups mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pan of water and boil over medium-low heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse potatoes under cold water to cool to cool. Refrigerate until cold.

  2. Place eggs in a saucepan of cold water over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and allow eggs to sit in water for about 15 minutes. Cool eggs thoroughly under cold running water. Shell and chop eggs and place them in a large salad bowl.

  3. Stir onion, sweet pickles, and mayonnaise into eggs. Refrigerate to blend flavors, at least 30 minutes. Add potatoes and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour more. Serve cold.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

788 Calories
51g Fat
72g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 788
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g 65%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 253mg 84%
Sodium 806mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 72g 26%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 58mg 64%
Calcium 127mg 10%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 1397mg 30%

* 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.