Mother's Potato Salad

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My mother's potato salad recipe is chunky and flavorful. It is a favorite at our family gatherings. It's best if it's made the day before. Season with salt carefully because the olives will be salty.

Submitted by Susie
Updated on September 5, 2024
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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 5 pounds whole russet potatoes

  • 5 eggs

  • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise (such as Hellman's)

  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard (such as French's)

  • 25 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced

  • 7 sweet gherkins, chopped

  • 3 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 pinch salt to taste

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced (Optional)

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

  2. Drain potatoes; steam dry 1 to 2 minutes. Cool, then peel and cut into cubes.

  3. Place eggs in a saucepan in a single layer; cover with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes.

  4. Remove eggs from hot water, cool eggs under cold running water. Peel and slice. Reserve 1 attractive slice for garnish.

  5. Combine mayonnaise and mustard in a bowl. Combine potatoes, eggs, olives, gherkins, celery, and onion in a separate large bowl. Add mayonnaise dressing; gently toss until ingredients coated. Season with salt.

  6. Top salad with bell pepper slices and reserved egg slice in the center. Chill until ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

501 Calories
30g Fat
52g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 501
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 613mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 25mg 27%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 1057mg 22%

* 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.