Ingredients
2 lb about 5 lg potatoes, peeled
1 .and cut into medium sized
1 .cube
2 cup mayonnaise
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup chopped celery
3 tsp mustard
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp white vinegar
1 tbsp sweet relish
1 tsp paprika for sprinkling
Directions
Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until just
fork tender, about 20 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them. Drain
the potatoes, and then place in a large bowl. Cover and chill. In a
medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and then add the
chilled potatoes. Mix well, then sprinkle with paprika. Salad should
be served chilled.
Source: Mr. Food Recipe Club Newsletter, June/July 1995 Typed for you
by Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120
Servings: 4 cups
Presto Potato Salad Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Potato; Salad; Vegetable
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