Friday, April 27, 2012

SLEIGHFUL OF POTATO SALAD


This potato salad is an old family recipe that goes great with leftover turkey sandwiches.  Although my Mom has handed the recipe down to me,  I still always ask her to make it for family gatherings since everything always tastes better when mom makes it! After all these years my brother-in-law and I still fight over who gets to take the leftovers home.  Sometimes my Mom will even make a second bowlful, hide it in the fridge and pull it out when the dispute begins.  There really is a world of difference between her homemade potato salad and store bought.  Try it and see for yourself!

                                                             INGREDIENTS



                     6 Potatoes, Medium  (Peeled and diced) - I use Yukon Gold Potatoes
                                               1/2 Cup Onion (Finely chopped)
                                                 1/2 Cup Celery (Finely sliced)
                                                        5 Eggs (Hard boiled)
                                                       Salt & Pepper to taste

                                                            Dressing Recipe

                                                        3/4 Cup Mayonnaise
                                                             2 Tbsp. Sugar
                                     1/4 Cup Evaporated Milk (Comes in small can)
                                                       2 Tbsp. Cider Vinegar
                                             Optional Garnish - Parsley & Paprika


INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1:  Peel and dice 6 medium potatoes, then boil until soft.  Drain.


STEP 2:  Cut 1/2 cup onion into fine pieces.


STEP 3:  Slice 1/2 cup celery into fine pieces.


STEP 4:  Hard boil 5 eggs, once cooled cut into small pieces.


STEP 5:  Put potatoes, onion, celery and eggs into bowl together.


STEP 6:  To make dressing, mix together 3/4 cup mayonnaise and 2 Tbsp. sugar until well blended.  Pour in 1/4 cup evaporated milk and mix well.  Add 2 Tbsp. vinegar.  The mixture will become thicker.


STEP 7:  Pour dressing mixture over potatoes, onion, celery and eggs and blend together thoroughly.  Salt & pepper to taste.  Refrigerate overnight in a sealed container so that the flavor will seep into the potatoes.


OPTIONAL GARNISHING:  Parsley & Paprika

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