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Then, I finally caved and used Miracle Whip… turns out, that is the key to making it taste the way it does. My taste buds are doing a happy dance! And the Miracle Whip…. I bet it will get the highest ratings anywhere online. I don’t boil mine I microwave them! Try half sour cream and mayo combination in your potato and macaroni salads, so wonderful. Amen! She always made the potato salad for picnics. Please! Nice but I do no egg , no mustard and real mayo. Actually little canned pimientos are good in it, but I don’t bother anymore. I made your recipe exactly as printed, and it was AH…MA…ZING! Growing up we always loved summers because my mom would make her famous potato salad and although all the other BBQ food was delicious as well it was the potato salad that we looked forward to the most. So sorry. have to try it to see how it tastes. . Let’s get started…. This salad seems delicious. I never bought it and refused to use it the first few times I made my mother-in-law’s pasta salad recipe. This recipe is very similar however have never used the vinegar sprinkled over the hot potatoes. Thank you for all the awesome tips and a great recipe! Mom always peeled and cut before cooking. 14. Potato salad is a very personal thing and almost without fail, the one your mom made is the one that will be real to you. Nice bit of color. You drop off kids at neighbor’s house and cruise. Maybe my son isn’t old enough for us to relate to this specific quiz? Give this salad time. Sounds yummy! Layer of potatoes, s&p, layer of eggs, s&p, layer of onions, s&p if you haven’t been heavy handed, and then a layer of mayo and toss gently and add more mayo to taste. Mine is a slight variation of my mothers and my husband and daughter love it as much as I do. I hope somebody tries this recipe. Win-Win. I also use chopped radishes in the salad for crunch and colour. Well Roxanne Korte Ruckmar then don’t use Miracle Whip but we all don’t need to hear it.You nothing good to say then don’t say anything at all. Some family members, even my dad can’t taste the difference between the two. Thank you for sharing! Since microwaves vary I start with 4 minutes. It was handed down from my grandma to my mom and then to me and includes their secret tips that makes it the very best potato salad recipe every single time. Then it is not too dry and not too runny. Everybody loves this PS! Thanks for sharing this recipe! Husband gave it the taste test before it sits overnight and pronounced it great!! Miracle Whip is a salad dressing similar to mayonnaise, but sweeter in taste, and sold in the condiment aisle of US groceries. Salt and pepper to your liking. Help brush off the dirt and then send them off to play. Surely, potato salad must be a personal thing. Then pour over potatoe,egg, et al. I’ve never thought of that! She would skip the vinegar and just tip in a bunch of pickle juice. Add salt and a generous amount to cover them all, of good mayonnaise. I used 4 of them. I’m turning into my mother a little bit. O.k., so here we go. Looks delicious! I tried to make the recipe but my onions were too big so the recipe didn’t turn out right but then I used less onion and a little more mayo and it turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing! I made the huge mistake in not getting her recipes written down before she passed on. What’s mayo? The kids are out back while you catch up with your friend over coffee. Toss the potatoes with the vinegar and set the potatoes aside to cool, about 15-20 minutes. Everyone please just make the Potatoe Salad to your own liking & im sure it will be great for your own taste I pray! Try adding pickles. The only difference was it did not call for the vinegar or celery but the celery seeds yes!! Subscribe to FoodieCrush and have each post plus exclusive content only for our subscribers delivered straight to your e-mail box. To do so, add the vinegar while the potatoes are still warm, and allow them time to rest and absorb the vinegar’s zing while they cool. thanks for sharing. You’re that good! Thank you so much for sharing! From the picture alone, it’s easy to see that this will definitely be delicious. So glad my search is over! You should try it! I’ve always used red wine vinegar in my potato salad, In addition I use roughly equal amounts of Miracle Whip and Hellmans mayo. Every Thursday I send an email with three quick tips to brighten your day and help you and your family lead a more natural life. This looks seriously PERFECT!! Made it for a get together and everyone loved it. The flavor of M.W. FYI Miracle Whip is not certified Gluten Free. Mine is similar. There are a couple of reasons potato salad can become runny. Instead of yukon gold potatos, try red potatoes instead and leave their jacket skins on for a more colorful potato look. I would love that but it was never in moms so I’m not putting it in for the whole crew. Thank you for my only potato salad I’ll be making from here on. he really only prefers his Mother’s recipe. Thanks for sharing! Try this. No need to miss out on academics just because you’re not technically at school. She did sometimes add diced radish too. Love the smell wow amazing cooking well done. Planned in advance, but you usually call/text your sitter for updates once or twice… okay, three times. Otherwise it was very good, I added dill and radishes to mine which I really enjoyed. . Hello. We are expecting 150 people at the least. Can I peel and dice the potatoes before boiling or is there a reason you start with them quartered and peel after? Mayo always tastes very bland to me, and I’ve tried various brands. Excellent old recipe that never fails. Summer is on the horizon, and you’re in vacation-planning mode. Will it change the taste? I tried your recipe and couldn’t believe it tasted the same as what my Grandmother use to make. Lots of good suggestions, too. Something for me to work on. I love the celery seed addition. You should get your own page and start your own recipe. Miracle Whip…There’s nothing better. I think it is so personal to each of us because our potato salad is one of the few dishes that takes us home to our childhood, if only for a moment! Indeed, this is the best potato salad I’ve ever made, and better than most I’ve ever tasted. It tastes so good, I found that when the potatoes were diced before boiling, they seemed to hold more water and were susceptible to falling apart. NO! Yay! While I love this recipe, with all the knowledge about high fructose corn syrup, I would suggest you use Hellmans and just up the sugar. No Miracle Whip and no vinegar. My husband loved it, my friend loved it, her family loved it and most importantly, I loved it. I love vinegar in potato salads, and I went looking for a new recipe…this is my new favorite and will be my go-to for a classic style salad from now on. I think that’s the only time I ever saw the pickle jar come out of the fridge. To cook the potatoes, add them to cold water and bring to a boil and reduce to medium heat, rather than adding the potatoes to hot, boiling water. I am not going to get into the debate over MW vs. Mayo or the addition or deletion of any other ingredients. The absolutely best flavored potato salad I have ever eaten was from a place called Faircrest Poultry, which has been closed now for over 20 years and they made a combination of a potato and deviled egg salad and fried the most incredible chicken I have ever eaten. people anyway so we decided to have a quiet steak dinner. :) It sounds like it should be. Too much miracle whip? The right blend of creaminess, tanginess. I’ve got a number of other fun quizzes that might interest you. You’re so right, everything tastes better with pickles! Where did I find the Yukon Golden Potato? :) We added pickles makes lovely taste! Salting the water seasons the potatoes. They love this recipe so much that now they ask me to bring it every time! I garnish the top of the salad with thinly sliced radishes…so pretty. Arrange potatoes in rows in a shallow 2-qt. Good luck! Sometimes I just use milk, just a tablespoon or two. Such a simple way to make some delicious potato salad. Love your recipes, keep them coming!!!! Secondly, I would not salt the water when boiling potatoes for potato salad. Love it. One of the pluses of the potatoes being so soft was using less miracle whip or mayo makes for less calories. Your comment is so pertinent to the both positive and negative responses before, and after this, and to many things in life in general; people usually tend to have strong feelings of liking, or disliking, whatever they grew up with. I now use a bag of southern style hashbrowns, poke some holes in the bag, microwave for 6 minutes, take out and turn a few times to mix, then put back in microwave for another 6 minutes, pour into bowl and add your other ingredients. The mustard seeds were soaked in vinegar overnight. I’m 70 and this basic recipe was MY mothers. I like Heidi’s potato salad too!’ lol. I followed the recipe exactly and boy is it delicious. Wine vinegar, white distilled vinegar, or cider vinegar? Have always added the celery seed and vinegar too. I agree. Time to practice sounding out words! Mash egg yolks up with a fork, add in your reserved pickle juice, then about 1-1 1/2c mayo, and 2-3 tablespoons of mustard. Taste it, add salt, and for some added flavor, add some celery salt. Mom’s Rules: How to Make Fudge. I want to address a recurring theme in the comments here. It shares onion powder, lots of it, salt, a trablespoon of coleman’s mustard powder, one entire normal sized container of helmann’s mayo, 18 eggs, and to garnish, lots of parsley and salt to boil, then, if not enough, to taste. 1. A true potato salad needs a waxy potato. “Be careful and wash your hands before lunch, honey.”, “I love you. I now can finally make great potato salad. Fold everything in. My family loved it!! But I love the idea of capers too! One of the biggest flavoring secrets to the success of this recipe is white vinegar. It’s something I’ve always been afraid to make, thinking I would overcook or undercook the potatoes, etc…but I followed this recipe exactly (with mayo not miracle whip, which I will try out next time) and it came out amazing! And then, reader Vicki sent in an email with her suggestion to avoid watery potato salad: Can you use mayo instead of Miracle Whip?. He omitted the vinegar and added 1/2 cup of sweet pickle relish. I’m with you. Attached Mamma for the win! What song is on? I was able to recreate my mother’s macaroni salad from my memories of watching her make it but, since I wasn’t a fan of potato salad as a child, I didn’t watch her as intently when she made potato salad. If you can’t find Miracle Whip, use mayonnaise instead. Thank you . Add bacon for an earthy bite (or just make my. I have always used celery salt. Mom always kept a small jar of it on hand for salad making. Required fields are marked *. Fold into the potato mixture and season with more salt and pepper to taste. It was suppose to be about your potato salad right? While growing up, I was always in the kitchen with my Grandmother when she was cooking. I think I am going to try the MW again. 10lbs of russet potatoes I found your recipe as I was looking for a typical potato salad like I used to eat when I lived in the US. We always use pecans but you could use walnuts too. Sounds wonderful! I would not change one thing about it, and my husband loves it, too. Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil. I would love to try her daughter’s recipe, too, as this one was delicious! We send good emails. This time, I have to comment to thank you for this recipe! Does the MW give it a sweet flavor? I don’t care for MW, but I use Best Foods and to that, I add a TBS of sugar. This Miracle Whip sauce is very special, I have never tried it before, They have them at my local grocery store. a keeper. Just another thought Roscoe and Jeanni – did either of you even try the recipe – doesn’t sound like it. I will not use Miracle Whip. Whatever the kids want to listen to, depends on the day. And do 1/3 regular mayo, 1/3 miracle whip, and 1/3 lite mayo. I’m Heidi and I cook real good, real food I hope you’ll love to make, too. I really liked this recipe. Yay! Sorta seems like that is the spice that makes EVERYONE’S salad so good!!! JUST KIDDING. made the BEST potato salad. . The only difference is that I add some thin sliced radishes for color. I have never made potato salad at home, but would like to try your recipe .can you please tell me what is miracle whip and celery seeds ,where can o find them. (but then, i was’nt using Yukon Golds). I am so glad everyone loved it. The greatest ever! My father(divorced) always asked me to make mom’s potato salad. I asked the cook to please share their secret. Thank you for posting this – it will be a standard in my repertoire from here! Just be sure to watch you don’t boil your water away and burn the pan. This is very close to our family’s recipe, with the addition of diced pickles and 2 Tbsp of pickle juice added with the vinegar to the warm potatoes. Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil and next 6 ingredients; let stand 30 minutes. This recipe is close to ours, but we use Lawry’s Season Salt and also finely slices red radishes. I cook in a pasta basket and it keeps the potatoes from getting too water slogged. I have no doubt I will. If you don’t like it, then put stuff in to suit your taste ie: chocolate and bananas lol, but don’t post mean comments, that just sucks!!! I find myself chopping hot potatoes so I can get it all mixed before the potatoes fully cool. I will start again. Keep on cookin’. I did it for my guests and they enjoyed it. Just want to give you a tip on boiling the potatoes. My mom used it in hers, but none of us ever got the recipe from her before she passed and we’ve been winging it. of horseradish! When, she passed I started making them. I’ll never know. It depends how long it takes you to dress your child, brush the teeth, say the prayers, and give the foot massage. Thank you, Heidi! Thank u for the suggestion of boiling potatoes whole. It looks delicious and I’m excited to make it this weekend. Reduce the heat to a lightly rolling boil over medium heat. Thanks for this recipe. Here’s how to troubleshoot the problem. Why not cut the potatoes up before cooking? Where are you headed? This is always a problem. Oh my goodness! It  may be a pretty bold to claim, but saying this potato salad recipe is the best is a statement I’ll totally stand behind. just like another lady, so I am grateful you published this! It does add a little different flavor, but at least you can still enjoy onions in your salad without the pain of heartburn. I too, use Italian Salad dressing instead of vinegar on the warm potatoes. I’m going to try this recipe but will need to run to store to get MW. The Miracle Whip adds just a bit of sweetness you can’t get with mayo. Wow—so tasty and exactly what i was looking for! I can enjoy tuna, chicken and macaroni salads made with only mayonnaise but egg salads and potato salad seem to require at least a dab of it for them to be truly delicious. You add yellow mustard for color. Transfer the warm potatoes to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the white vinegar. I don’t care for deli salads and other recipes just don’t deliver the flavor or texture that I like. You add apple cider vinegar to thin it to the right consistency and flavor. sorry but my daughther’s potato is the best, There will always be “debate” on what recipe is better. The recipe was followed to the T. I have been trying different recipes for a year and this was the winner! For every potato, you have an egg and one green onion. Helmans is good on sandwiches. Hmm, I am an attached, free-range parent?! Years ago, I clipped a recipe out of a magazine for potato salad. I made this potato salad for a Independence Day party. I always thought my mom made the best potato salad in the world. Definitely dress the potatoes when warm. Minus the vinegar, but I’m going to try it your way. I do use a tsp or two of dill weed – love this flavor and it enhances the celery seed. I agree, its the best potato salad I ever had. Done! You needed to say that? Thanks for sharing! I’m certain that everyone means “rib”. Oh Happy Day!!! Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Can some others clarify the amount of celery for this recipe. Everyone has their favorite ingredients that make up a pasta salad, just check out the comments below. I have been under the impression that hot water boils quicker than cold. Just finished making this potato salad for a 4th of July BBQ and it tastes amazing right now! This is something new to try. We even got a bigger couch so we can all fit. Replacing the oil in it with water ! It serves 8, but how much per serving? I’ve been making my mother’s potato salad all of my life, and I’m convinced it’s the vinegar on the warm potatoes and the Miracle Whip. Thank you for a great recipe and making me try MW:), I must say that this is one of the most interesting comment strings I’ve ever read on a food blog. Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil. Also, I had decided in advance, if she makes the potato salad right, we’re gonna follow her. Thanks. YUM!! It’s the vinegar and I was using too much yellow mustard. The mixture will be a pale yellow and absorb into the potatoes. Is IS the best potato salad out there! As my mother always said – “If you can’t say it nicely, then keep it to yourself.”, Potato salad isn’t potato salad without miracle whip & vinegar, My husband often makes fun of me because I only like my mamas potato salad…this recipe though, it looks and sounds so good, I might have to make it, love it, and then say to him ‘see! Never used vinegar, gonna try it now! My husband & I aren’t big turkey, dressing, etc. Walk onto any playground, and you’ll immediately notice several different parenting styles at work. Oh my, sour green apple! But whether or not one’s taste for anything changes with age, food can definitely be very personal, for many reasons, and I really like the way in which you made that clear. I don’t peel the potatoes,you can’t see them once salad is mixed,plus they are good for you. It’s really delicious even though I adore mine and it’s so easy to do over and over. Go Grandmas! Everyone has different tastes, let’s just enjoy variety. I’ll make your version and hope it’s like my mom’s was. You have so much class in handling the very few negative comments. I doubled the recipe & used mayo & wouldn’t change a thing! Potato salad has always been a staple in my family. Recipe very clear and a lot of comments! The kids collect all sorts of “pets” outside. I will use this recipe forever. Because when you leave them whole they hold their starch better and makes for a creamier salad :). Thanks for sharing! and t, This simple Greek chicken is so juicy, so flavorfu, This tender corned beef and cabbage recipe with po, Simple, sweet roasted beets are the perfect date f, Light and refreshing, this tangy Vietnamese vermic, Spring fever has me feeling island vibes and this, (find my favorite bloody mary recipe here, Bacon Double Cheddar Cheeseburger With Caramelized Onions, 20 Potluck Side Dishes For The Classic Summer BBQ, The Best Bloody Mary Recipe (+ Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar), Corned Beef and Cabbage (Crockpot or Instant Pot), Yukon gold potatoes (see below why they’re the best), Miracle Whip—it’s the secret sauce to this potato salad dressing. I kinda gave up for a little while until I found your recipe. The milk was a secret ingredient my grandmother would add. Miracle whip all the way!!!!!!!! (My family is huge, so I make a lot) And forget about “serving it chilled”. We prefer the gym where we can measure our calories burned, distance travelled and keep track our cardio improvements. Grab an early reader book. Thanks Heidi & Brigid, that’s what I use! Question i was looking to make potato salad this Saturday for a 30th birthday need to make about 10-15 lbs of it how much u think i should do of each? Check your students' knowledge and unleash their imaginations with Creative Coding projects. We used lots of eggs. It’s a great time saver and very healthy way of cooking. Your child asks you to read a book. Thank you! A splash of milk to the mayo helps create a creamy texture. Thanks! Believe it or not! I also add cooked and crumbled bacon to my salad. This is almost the same recipe my Dad made. I was afraid 3 tbsp. I like to add some pancetta (to almost anything). Thank you so much for sharing. Thank you! Who knew? Heidi you have so many great recipes, I love following you on Pinterest. LOVE the celery seed. wow! just tried this, to bring to a party tomorrow. I’ve been making mayo and there’s no comparison to store bought. I truly hope this potato salad brings me back to the good old days and my beloved Mom. Instead of vinegar I pour in a few dashes of Claussen Dill Pickle juice only to loosen up what could be a very stiff potato salad. Similar to my potato salad5. We all have slightly different ways of parenting our children. How do you keep the potatoes from turning into “mashed potatoes” when mixing together? Thank you for this recipe!! Mine is very different and she specifically asked for a mustard potato salad. My Mom passed down her recipe to me – it is a few generations old and everyone used to ask Mom to make it. Just had to add my feelings about everyone who seems to think that their additions or substitutions are so much better. MANY years ago I attended a picnic and enjoyed some potato salad that was even tastier than my own. This was so good! What skinned knee? Daylight savings is this weekend (WHAAAT???) One thing, if I copy a recipe and make changes, I keep them to myself. Had to google how to boil eggs. OMG I’m in heaven. After all, there is sunburn! Enjoy! My aunt used left over mashed potatoes. He was an OLD merchant marine cook, and gave me this tip: Before mixing all the ingredients together, slice open a couple of garlic cloves and rub down the sides of a metal mixing bowl. primary care physician in chelsea ny says. My own recipe, steams the potatoes! Same here — the salad ALWAYS tastes better after it is chilled for 24 hours! If you make this recipe, please let me know! mayo is boring and doesnt give that zing like miracle does! I am not a fan of Miracle Whip so I use 1/2 MW and 1/2 Mayo. Thanks you This Lesson is very Nice, I like Potato Salad. Cut potatoes into quarters or smaller (no need to be picky), then boil potates for about 7 minutes, (I use Russet). so make it with mayo, I did and it was delicious! Just made this with just a few variations for Christmas dinner. Bon Apetit! And as an aside, not a direct response to you Julie I, people really need to lighten up about potato salad. Poor mixture over potatoes and egg whites, add in cut up veggies. I’m hoping it’s just like my grandma’s recipe. This is the best potato salad I have ever had. When your child starts to look spacey. Most of the time, when I’m preparing something like this, I like to add milk or mayonnaise to lift the taste even further. This was my mom’s recipe! Chopped red onion or radishes will add a bit more heat. Connie! I can’t wait for the family to get home for dinner! Try using a pressure cooker for cooking the potatoes. However, I often use half MW and half Hellman’s. I have never made potato salad before and often it is something I will try a little bit of and often, I don’t finish it. PS: Miracle Whip!! You will need: 1 pack of nachos; ½ cup bell peppers (thinly sliced) ½ cup red onions (thinly sliced) 4tbsp cheddar cheese (grated) 1tsp chili flakes; 1tsp oregano; How to: This easy, classic potato salad recipe is THE BEST! 2. Followed your recipe exactly as is, I used hellmans mayo (my preference) absolutely loved it, it was a hit with everyone, thanks so much for sharing it. My husband loved it and much as I did! Too many people to sit back. Yes Meeme Gram used the pickle juice too and even though its 25 degrees Im making some today :), I also add diced red and green bell peppers. This potato salad looks so creamy. Its a milder onion and sometimes the yellow onion flavor is a bit much. Sprinkle the paprika on top. My mom made her potato salad very similar to yours, Miracle Whip and all. The radio is blasting. The one they used for picnics was not so good! In my humble opinion, there is a distinct difference between potato salad and “egg and potato” salad. Oh believe me, try the celery seed, it makes a huge difference! I use mayo mixed with salt , pepper , celery seed and vinegar and a splash of milk to make it creamy. Just take a few minutes to write some of these family recipes down and you will be leaving them something they will treasure for the rest of their lives.

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