"SOMETHING DIFFERENT" POTATO SALAD

I have a recipe for Twice Baked Potatoes and thought to myself how good it might be to make a potato salad in the same general style... Here is what I came up with a few years ago and it is a favorite in my house! I make the "Old-style" potato salad too, but this is just "something different" when you might want a pleasant...

Provided by Cathy Nunn

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

4 small russett potatoes, cut into small chunks (skin on or off-you choose)
3 strips meaty bacon, diced small and fried fairly crisp
4 heaping tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 c salad dressing (like miracle whip)
1/3 to 1/2 c sour cream (can use fat free or low fat)
3 Tbsp dill pickle relish or chopped dill pickles (may use sweet pickles if desired...i like dill best)
1 heaping teaspoon prepared mustard - can use dijon if preferred
3 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)
3 Tbsp sliced black olives (optional)
3 tsp diced pimientos with a little of the juice for flavor (optional)

Steps:

1. Chop potatoes into small chunks and boil until tender and just done...drain water off and allow to cool off then set in the refrigerator. You can mash the potatoes if you like a mashed potato salad... If you do this, I recommend you leave them a little chunky.
2. Dice bacon and onion into very small pieces and fry together until bacon is fairly crisp and onions start to brown...saving just a little of the bacon fat. In a small bowl, mix together the salad dressing, sour cream, mustard, pickles, bacon & onion, celery. Also add pimientos, hard boiled egg and sliced black olives if you decide to use them. Stir well to blend. (Here, I am going to share a little known secret that gives plain potato salad an added jolt of flavor! I didn't include it in the ingredients, but to the dressing before adding to the potatoes, add a teaspoonful of powdered chicken bullion and stir it in very well to incorporate the flavors. Trust me... This adds more to the flavor than you might think! It is good with or without it..)
3. Mix together the dressing mixture with the potatoes and blend all together well. Add salt & pepper to taste. At this point, if you like a little more dressing, you may add a little extra salad dressing and/or sour cream. Garnish the top with a hard boiled egg slice and a few sliced black olives with a sprinkle of paprika. Chill before serving.
4. As I mentioned in my notes, this is a fairly small amount because sometimes we don't feel like eating potato salad for days on end. Or this could be the perfect amount to make for a couple. This 'different' potato salad is a refreshing change from the ordinary. Try serving this to accompany grilled hot dogs! Bon Apetit' Y'all!!

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Elizabeth Wamoro

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This potato salad looks delicious! I'm definitely going to give it a try.

Nabulwala Sharon

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I can't wait to try this potato salad recipe.

Sopnil bhowmik

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This potato salad is a great side dish for any summer barbecue.

Brandy Edwards (MissHoneyB79)

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I love that this potato salad is made with healthy ingredients.

Me Akbar Gazi

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This potato salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.

Inoka Madushanthi

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I highly recommend this potato salad recipe. It's sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Debbie Boneham

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This potato salad is a must-try for any potato salad lover.

Esther Wanga

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I've tried many different potato salad recipes, but this one is by far the best.

Jan Visagie

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This is my new go-to potato salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.

Loredana Balducci

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This potato salad is so creamy and flavorful. I can't get enough of it!

Mahi Manan

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I love the crunch of the celery and the walnuts in this potato salad.

HM Arman Hussain

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This potato salad is a great make-ahead dish. I usually make it the day before a party or picnic.

Ije Sunday

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I've never been a big fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.

Prince Lamin

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This potato salad is easy to make and always a hit with my family.

Irma Rivera

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I love that this potato salad is so different from the traditional kind. The addition of the bacon and the horseradish really gives it a unique flavor.