MOM'S SPECIAL POTATO SALAD

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A rich and creamy homemade dressing is the perfect base for the potatoes, celery and onion...and any other ingredients you might want to add to this traditional salad. It's always a hit. -Danielle Brandt, Ruthton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 18 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

DRESSING:
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash salt
2 cups mayonnaise
SALAD:
6 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 10 large)
5 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
Pepper to taste, optional

Steps:

  • In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the eggs, sugar, vinegar, cream, butter, mustard and salt until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Fold in mayonnaise. Chill until preparing salad., For salad, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, celery and onion. Add dressing and pepper if desired; stir until blended. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Arbabali Arbabali
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This potato salad is the perfect side dish for any summer BBQ or picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is just the right amount of tangy and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Baha De prince
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This potato salad is a staple at our family gatherings. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I always get requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Carlos Robles
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I've been making this potato salad for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the potatoes are always cooked to perfection. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can always find the ingredients at my local


Zain Tarar
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This potato salad is the perfect side dish for any summer BBQ or picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is just the right amount of tangy and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Elham Mutahar
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I'm not a fan of mayonnaise-based potato salads, but this recipe is a game-changer. The dressing is creamy and flavorful, but not too heavy. The potatoes are cooked perfectly and the celery and onion add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making thi


Omair Amjad
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This potato salad is a staple at our family gatherings. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I always get requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Kumar Tamang
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I've been making this potato salad for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the potatoes are always cooked to perfection. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can always find the ingredients at my local


Rider MOMIN MIA
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This potato salad is the perfect side dish for any summer BBQ or picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is just the right amount of tangy and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Atik ul islam
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I was looking for a new potato salad recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. It's so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The potatoes were cooked just right and the dressing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this aga


Ben Kohl
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I'm not a fan of mayonnaise-based potato salads, but this recipe is a game-changer. The dressing is creamy and flavorful, but not too heavy. The potatoes are cooked perfectly and the celery and onion add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making thi


Kedra Baker
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This potato salad is a staple at our family gatherings. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I always get requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Amelia Hannigan
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I've been making this potato salad for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the potatoes are always cooked to perfection. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can always find the ingredients at my local


Louis Moolman
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This potato salad is the perfect side dish for any summer BBQ or picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is just the right amount of tangy and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Emiliano Tarkus
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I'm not a big fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad raza Haral
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This potato salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I've made it with peas, carrots, and even chopped up pickles. It's always a hit!


Annalicia Santos
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I made this potato salad for a family reunion and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the kids. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Tus Har
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The potatoes were cooked just right and the dressing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dristie Jogi
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This potato salad is a classic for a reason! It's simple to make and always a hit at potlucks and picnics. I love the addition of the hard-boiled eggs and celery, which give it a nice crunch. This salad is always a crowd-pleaser!


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