Mother's Potato Salad
Mother's Potato Salad blends tender russet potatoes with hard-cooked eggs, crunchy celery and onion, sweet gherkins, and briny pimento-stuffed olives, all tossed in a tangy yellow mustard and mayo dressing. It’s a nostalgic, sweet-savory side that’s perfect chilled for picnics, potlucks, or summer cookouts, with a bell pepper garnish adding fresh snap and color.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with salted water; bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Drain the potatoes; let them steam-dry for 1 to 2 minutes. Cool, then peel and cut into cubes.
- 3
Arrange the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan; cover with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from the heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes.
- 4
Take the eggs out of the hot water; cool them under cold running water. Peel and slice the eggs; set aside 1 attractive slice for garnish.
- 5
Stir together the mayonnaise and mustard in a bowl. In a separate large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, olives, gherkins, celery, and onion; add the mayonnaise mixture and gently toss until everything is coated. Season with salt.
- 6
Garnish the salad with bell pepper slices; place the reserved egg slice in the center. Chill until ready to serve.
- Calories 512.23 kcal High
- Protein 9.22 g Moderate
- Carbs 51.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 31.5 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.93 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 101.13 mg High
- Sodium 634.27 mg High
- Fiber 4.61 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.26 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 61.46 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.57 mg Moderate
- Potassium 979.72 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 87.93 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 42.2 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 1.51 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Mustard
- Celery
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About This Recipe
Mother's Potato Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery Sticks, Eggs, Gherkins, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 512.23 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mother's Potato Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Mother's Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery Sticks, Eggs, Gherkins, Green Bell Pepper, Mayonnaise. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mother's Potato Salad?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 512.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mother's Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
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