6 each potatoes, large *
1 ; boiling water
1/2 tsp salt
1 each onion, medium, minced
3 tbsp vinegar
1/2 tsp mustard, prepared
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp dillseed
Directions
* Potatoes should be peeled and quartered.
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++++++++++++++++++ In medium saucepan cook potatoes in
boiling salted water until tender. Drain, reserving
3/4 cup of potato water. Dice potatoes. Add oil and
minced onion; toss gently. In small saucepan bring
the 3/4 cup potato water to a boil; pour over potatoes
and onion. Keep at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
Stir in vinegar, mustard, sugar, and dillseed. Potato
salad will be creamy. Serve at room temperature.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Potato; Salad; Vegetable
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