SUPER-SIMPLE PICNIC POTATO SALAD

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Frozen hash browns are the key to this convenient recipe. No picnic is complete without potato salad!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag (32 oz) frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 eggs
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
Paprika, if desired

Steps:

  • In ungreased 3-quart microwavable bowl, mix frozen potatoes and water; spread evenly in bowl. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap. Microwave on High 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are hot and tender, stirring once halfway through cooking.
  • Add vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to hot potatoes; mix well. Spread evenly in bowl. Cover, refrigerate at least 5 hours or until completely cold.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, place eggs in single layer. Add enough water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Heat to boiling. Immediately remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place eggs in bowl of ice water; let stand 10 minutes. Drain. Peel eggs. Reserve 1 egg for garnish; chop remaining 4 eggs.
  • Stir mayonnaise into cold potato mixture. Add celery, onion and chopped eggs; toss gently to mix. Spoon mixture into large serving bowl. Slice reserved hard-cooked egg; arrange on top of salad. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

seren seren
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This potato salad is so easy to make, and it's so good! I love the combination of the potatoes, celery, and onion, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again for my next picnic.


MrlukeL
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This potato salad is delicious! The dressing is perfect, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarah Savage
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This potato salad is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next picnic.


G M Joynal Abedin
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This potato salad is so easy to make, and it's so good! I love the combination of the potatoes, celery, and onion, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again for my next picnic.


Zahid Nawaz
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This potato salad is delicious! The dressing is perfect, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Cindy Herman
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This potato salad is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next picnic.


Karan Yadav
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This potato salad is so easy to make, and it's so good! I love the combination of the potatoes, celery, and onion, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again for my next picnic.


Tufail Zawani Marg
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This potato salad is delicious! The dressing is perfect, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Richard Anderson
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This potato salad is a great make-ahead dish, and it's perfect for summer picnics. The dressing is light and tangy, and the potatoes are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!


Mohsen Wael
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This potato salad is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next picnic.


Damsel International
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This potato salad is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the combination of the potatoes, celery, and onion, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again!


NK Tube2
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I've made this potato salad several times now, and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it, and it's always the first dish to disappear at any potluck. I highly recommend it!


Md Imonkhan
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This potato salad is the perfect side dish for any summer picnic! It's light and refreshing, with a slightly tangy dressing that's not too heavy. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.