GUAM POTATO SALAD

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This is the basic potato salad recipe you see at every Chamorro gathering or the village fiesta. I make it the way all Chamorros make it: in huge quantities. Everyone has their own idea of how potato salad should be, so you can be creative with this. Some like more eggs, some like less olives, and others omit the relish. Do...

Provided by Desiree Taimanglo-Ventura

Categories     Salads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 lb potatoes
12 eggs, hard boiled
5 can(s) 2.25 ounces sliced pitted olives
4 medium jars of pickled sweet relish (more or less depending on how you like your salad)
1 1/2 large jar of mayonnaise (more or less depending on how you like your salad)
1/2 2.25 ounce jar of red pimentos (more or less depending on how you like your salad)
black pepper (sprinkle to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Boil the potatoes and eggs (separately). Potatoes should be tender, but not too mushy or soft. I usually stick a tooth pick in to see if they're "just right." Peel potatoes and remove shells from hard boiled eggs.
  • 2. Cut potatoes into little squares and chop eggs. (Some people prefer their potatoes chopped into large cubes, others like them smaller. My family likes the potato salad chunky, so the eggs and potatoes tend to be chopped bigger).
  • 3. Empty the wet ingredients (the condiments: relish, olives, and pimentos) into a strainer and drain liquid. Mix together. Place mixture aside in a small/medium bowl. (It's up to you how you want this mixture to taste. You can add as much of one ingredient, or as little, as you want).
  • 4. Using clean hands, preferably hands covered in plastic gloves, mix together gently (don't smash the potatoes!). They always say that only ONE person should be responsible for mixing the salad. Mix the dry ingredients (potatoes and eggs) in a large bowl, sprinkling black pepper over the mixture to taste.
  • 5. Slowly add in the condiment mixture to the potatoes and eggs. You can add as much of the condiments or as little as you would like.
  • 6. Empty entire jar of mayonnaise in and mix until ingredients are covered evenly. Use the second 1/2 jar to add in mayo as you want. The potato salad should be evenly covered and not too dry or wet with mayo.
  • 7. Place salad into a large bowl or serving platter and use a spatula to spread the remaining mayo over the salad smoothly to decorate and garnish (kind of like icing!). You can decorate the top with hard boiled eggs cut into decorative shapes and little olives.
  • 8. Serve cold or put in refrigerator and keep cold until it's time to serve.

Saadi Cheema
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This is a great recipe for a summer BBQ or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Muzammal Bashir
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I'm not a big fan of Spam, but I really enjoyed this potato salad. The flavors are well-balanced and the Spam is not overpowering. I would definitely make this again.


Puran Bogati
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make potato salad. I love the combination of Spam, mayonnaise, green onions, and soy sauce. It's a bit different from the traditional potato salad recipes, but I think it's even better.


Tsigereda Melaku
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This potato salad is a great way to use up leftover Spam. It's also a great side dish for a summer BBQ or potluck. I like to add a little bit of chopped hard-boiled egg and celery to the salad. It adds a nice extra flavor and texture.


Ugonwanne Okafor
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This is the best potato salad I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and the Spam is not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Beast Shani
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I was really impressed with this potato salad. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of Spam, mayonnaise, green onions, and soy sauce. It's a great side dish for a summer BBQ or potluck.


Sahra Ali omar
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make potato salad. I love the combination of Spam, mayonnaise, green onions, and soy sauce. It's a bit different from the traditional potato salad recipes, but I think it's even better. I will definitely be making this


Khagendra Bhujel
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This is a great recipe for a summer BBQ or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit. I like to add a little bit of chopped celery and hard-boiled egg to the salad. It adds a nice extra flavor and texture.


Ayesha Dilrukshi
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I'm not a big fan of Spam, but I really enjoyed this potato salad. The flavors are well-balanced and the Spam is not overpowering. I would definitely make this again.


Google User
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The Spam adds a nice salty touch, while the green onions and soy sauce give it a bit of a kick. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish, bu


Phineas Dalrymple
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I usually use canned Spam, but I've also used leftover Spam from a previous meal. Both ways are delicious. I also like to add a little bit of chopped hard-boiled egg to the salad. It add


sajid design
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This potato salad is a great way to use up leftover Spam. It's also a great side dish for a summer BBQ or potluck. I like to add a little extra soy sauce and green onions to taste. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Emina rekoJ
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of ingredients is surprisingly delicious. The Spam adds a nice salty flavor, while the green onions and soy sauce give it a bit of a kick. I will definitely


Adu Jonas
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This is the best potato salad I've ever had! I love the unique flavor combination of Spam, mayonnaise, green onions, and soy sauce. It's a bit different from the traditional potato salad recipes, but I think it's even better. I will definitely be mak


Oscar Miranda
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the combination of flavors and textures. The Spam adds a nice salty touch, while the green onions and soy sauce give it a bit of a kick. I usually serve it with grilled chic


Mayo mayo
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This Guam potato salad is a winner! It's got all the classic flavors of a potato salad, but with a unique twist. The addition of Spam, green onions, and soy sauce gives it a savory and slightly tangy flavor that I love. I also like that it's not too