MAKE-AHEAD POTATO SALAD FOR A CROWD

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Categories     Salad     Potato

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pounds russet potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Table salt
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2 cups mayonnaise (see note)
2 medium ribs celery , chopped fine (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
1/3 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
1 teaspoon powdered mustard
Ground black pepper
4 large hard-cooked eggs , peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes (optional)

Steps:

  • The potatoes must be just warm, or even fully cooled, when you add the dressing. 1. Place the potatoes in a large Dutch oven and cover by 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon salt, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender (a paring knife can be slipped into and out of the center of the potatoes with very little resistance), about 8 minutes. 2. Drain the potatoes in a colander and transfer them to large bowl. Gently stir in the vinegar and let stand until the potatoes are just warm, about 20 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, stir together 1 cup of the mayonnaise with the celery, pickle relish, onion, parsley, celery seed, dry mustard, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. 4. Using rubber spatula, gently fold the mayonnaise mixture and eggs (if using) into the potatoes. 5. To Store: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To Serve: Let the salad stand at room temperature about 1 hour. Gently fold in the remaining 1 cup mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper to taste. 6. To Serve Right Away: Stir all of the mayonnaise into the potatoes in step 4, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Cooks Illustrated: Home http://www.cooksillustrated.com

Mo Aabid ansari
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This potato salad is delicious!


Chaman Ali
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This potato salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's one less thing to worry about on the day of the party.


Nighthillside36
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I'm not a huge fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly.


Usman Gudo
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This is the perfect potato salad for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rin Love
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I made this potato salad for my family reunion, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got so many requests for the recipe.


dyzaire golden
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This potato salad is delicious! I love the addition of the celery and onion. It really gives it a nice crunch.


Soyful Alom
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I've made this potato salad several times now, and it's always a hit. The dressing is tangy and creamy, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Dark Gaming Sabbir
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This potato salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's one less thing to worry about on the day of the party.


Zhour Fatima
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I'm not a huge fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly.


Godfrey Mwaniki
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This is the perfect potato salad for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Meheshi Sadamali
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I made this potato salad for my family reunion, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got so many requests for the recipe.


Amos Michael
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This potato salad is delicious! I love the addition of the celery and onion. It really gives it a nice crunch.


Aftab Rajput
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I've tried several different potato salad recipes, and this is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of creamy and tangy.


Terry Barbarin
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This potato salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's one less thing to worry about on the day of the party.


nana atta
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I made this potato salad for a barbecue, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and it was gone in no time.


Faizan Hussain
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This is the best potato salad I've ever had! The dressing is tangy and creamy, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Mari Belle
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I've made this potato salad several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Melina Pant
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This potato salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It's definitely going to be my go-to recipe for potato salad from now on.