Grammy's Potato Salad
Classic New England Potato Salad. Chopping the potatoes into small pieces allow more surface to be coated and improves the flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds California long white potatoes
- 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 sweet pickle juice (from jar of pickles)
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 3/4 tablespoon sugar
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Cut unpeeled potatoes in half and cook until they are tender when tested with a knife. Do not overcook.
- Peel the potatoes by scraping then lightly with a knife and cut them into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl and let them come to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle juice and sugar and stir until smooth.
- Add the mayonnaise mixture, minced onion, parsley, celery seed and chopped eggs to the potatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir lightly to combine.
- Place in large serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe submitted by Elizabeth
