MOM'S CHRISTMAS EVE POTATO SALAD

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I Know most people have potato salad in the summer time, but my Mom would always have it on her Christmas Eve buffet. She would have cold cuts, crusty rolls, baked beans, Christmas cookies, and home made peanut brittle. We all looked forward to the potato salad becauce it had been months since we had it, and it went so well with...

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large russet potatoes
5 large eggs, hard boiled, divided
1/3 c celery, diced
10 large pimento stuffed green olives
4 medium scallions, chopped, green parts too
1 c mayonnaise, or to your taste
3 medium radishes, diced
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. or to taste
1 to 2 Tbsp dill pickle juice

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and dice potatoes.
  • 2. In a sauce pan cook potatoes and eggs together just until the potatoes are fork tender, not mushey.
  • 3. When cooked, drain well, cover, and refridgerate until cooled. I usually put a few paper towels in the bottom of the bowl first to absorb the water.
  • 4. When cooled, dice onions, celery,4 of the eggs, radishes, slice olives and add to potatoes.
  • 5. Add mayonnaise and seasonings.Mix well.
  • 6. Garnish with paprika, and egg wedges.

Jennife Forcadilla
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I would not recommend this potato salad. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Monty Cowgur
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This potato salad was a disappointment. It was watery and the potatoes were undercooked.


Khan Rafiq
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I found this potato salad to be bland and boring. It needed more seasoning.


Ian The Sun Light God
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This potato salad was a little too mayonnaise-y for my taste. I would have liked it better if there was more mustard and celery.


Rebecca Wanjiku
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I'm not a huge fan of potato salad, but this one was actually really good. It was creamy and flavorful, and the celery and onion added a nice crunch.


Seri Jan1
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This potato salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always delicious.


Harry Morrison
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I've made this potato salad several times now, and it's always a hit! It's the perfect make-ahead dish for a party or potluck.


Shaquoia Singleton
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This potato salad was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Paul Mennie
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the potato salad turned out perfectly. It was creamy, tangy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


DIEHARD
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This potato salad was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. It was the perfect side dish for our Christmas Eve dinner.


Omar kayum Ridoy
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I made this potato salad for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Goodnews Emmanuel
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This is the best potato salad I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Luke Johns
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I've been making this potato salad for years, and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so I have one less thing to worry about on Christmas Eve.


Sun Tamang25
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This potato salad was a hit at our Christmas Eve dinner! It was creamy, tangy, and the perfect side dish to our ham. I will definitely be making this again next year.