The kids came over today for Memorial Day. Ever-Lovin’ grilled hamburgers (Yum!), and I made my mother’s potato salad. It is still my favorite. The addition of mustard and celery seeds is the secret for this very tasty salad, and trust me – it is oh, so good!
Boil your potatoes. I like using the red potatoes. No need to peel. When the skins start to pop and a fork goes in easily, you know the potatoes are done. Remove from the boiling water and let cool.
When the potatoes are cool. Dice into bite-size chunks. So easy.
Next comes the finely chopped green onions – use both white and green parts.
Add the diced eggs.
Finally add the mayonnaise, salt, dill pickles (I used relish), mustard and celery seeds that have been soaked in vinegar.
Mix gently and put in the refrigerator to chill. Sometimes I can’t wait and have to dig right in, but the salad really is better after it sits and gets “happy”.
Please try this. It is delicious!
Blessing to you and yours on this Memorial Day,
P.S. – I keep forgetting to tell you how to get to the recipe from your email. You have to click on the title at the top of the email page to “jump” to the recipe.
Potato Salad
By May 29, 2012
Published:- Yield: 8-10 Servings
The mustard and celery seeds in this potato salad are the secret for a very tasty salad. It is delicious and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 3 tablespoons vinegar I used cider vinegar
- 5 cups boiled potatoes diced; I used 15 small red new potatoes, but you can use baking potatoes
- 1/2 cup green onions use whites and green tops;finely chopped
- 2 extra large hard boiled eggs diced
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise Add more if needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped dill pickles can use relish; add more if you like
Instructions
- Soak mustard seeds and celery seeds in vinegar for 20-30 minutes
- In a large bowl, carefully combine potatoes, eggs, onions, mayonnaise, salt, and pickles.
- Add vinegar and seeds. Gently mix together.
- Chill.
- Adjust all ingredients to your own taste.