Besides, bookcases can tip! Medium jar of dill pickles, reserve about 1/4 cup pickle juice I do that, saving back a bit, and add the other good bits after a short while and then finish with the rest of the dressing about 1 1/2 hours before serving. Yours sure seems to fit the mold. Miracle Whip rules. I agree that potato salad is generally a personal thing. 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! I just put this together for our 4th of July BBQ tomorrow. Similar to my potato salad5. (1 cup of mayo to 1/3 cup of marzetti) Mix the two together before adding to the potatoes. DIdn’t use pickles or raw onions (hearburn) but will go to store and get celery salt for next round. combo but grandpa taught me that and it works perfect with the sweet relish! I have made several unsuccessful attempts so I decided to give this one a try since it seems very similar and let me tell you my husband loved this recipe! The idea with vinegar is awesome! Love this potato salad recipe!, same one I have made for years, my Mom’s also! 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! How do you stop the potatoes from going dark while they are cooling? And yes, EGG and potato salad does taste better with Miracle Whip, as does egg salad itself. Thank you for sharing your version. Definitely dress the potatoes when warm. I also add a bit of dill weed to the salad, just adds a bit of a different flavor. This easy, classic potato salad recipe is THE BEST! It’s just as good without. Daylight savings is this weekend (WHAAAT???) Plus I use the same recipe for macaroni salad minus the mustard. I used a cup of mayonnaise and half a cup of mustard and it turned out great! Otherwise it was very good, I added dill and radishes to mine which I really enjoyed. Miracle Whip…There’s nothing better. We prefer the gym where we can measure our calories burned, distance travelled and keep track our cardio improvements. What song is on? 1 bunch of green onions (sometimes I’ll use a small purple onion) Even though I’m a mayo fan, I’ve found that MW adds a sweet creamy flavor mayo just doesn’t have. Salt and pepper to your liking. Can you help me figure out how much potato salad to make for my daughter’s graduation party? I just made this recipe exactly as you’ve written. You gave great advice and tips especially for me being a first time maker, and walked me through it without me needing to taste. It is the best. Spot on!! I made it pretty much exact except only used 1 tsp. I make the salad the same way with the addition of finely chopped carrots and the little crunch is a wonderful addition!! Potato salad has always been a staple in my family. People’s opinions about food is varied and subjective. Beautifull photo too. 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. Love your recipe sounds yummy! I will definitely consider substituting mayo with Miracle Whip :), I made your potato salad over the weekend and it was incredible! Better for mashed or baked. Do you use two celery stalks or two celery ribs? Years ago, I clipped a recipe out of a magazine for potato salad. Have always added the celery seed and vinegar too. For more translated content and BuzzFeed International goodness, subscribe to Inter Webz: our new biweekly newsletter bringing you the best of the Net from around the world. Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil. Just be sure to watch you don’t boil your water away and burn the pan. We especially love the celery seeds – that makes all the difference ! Put in a separate bowl: Hellman’s mayonnaise (start with enough to just moisten the potates, 1/2 cup) two teaspoons of white balsamic vinegar, two tablespoons of buttermilk(and/or sour cream ), a shake of tumeric, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, (a little Adobo is good, too), one finely chopped onion, salt and pepper and celery seeds (two shakes or to taste, a definite requirement). JUST KIDDING. So now it’s your turn to give it a try. That’s awesome Sandy. My mom’s next key ingredient is Miracle Whip. This is the potato/egg salad I have been making for over 50 years with the only addition of a little bit of sour cream with the mayo. I follow her lead, or will quarter them before cooking. Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover 30 minutes or until tender; drain and cool 20 minutes. I have never, ever, commented to a website thread before, but I just felt I had to respond to yours. Agree , excellent recipe. I drain everything, and refrigerate potatoes and eggs. I also grate my boiled eggs. I found this recipe and prepared it with a 50/50 mix of Miracle Whip/BestFoods(Hellman’s). The kids are out back while you catch up with your friend over coffee. The only real change I made to your recipe was to replace the mustard with Durkee’s Famous Sauce which is a long-time family favorite. I kinda gave up for a little while until I found your recipe. You do realize that is the point of the Comments’ section, right? I have never made yours. Note regarding Miracle Whip: many years ago they changed the formula. I have always used Miracle Whip. I had never made potato salad before until yesterday when my family and I were craving it and I found this recipe. Thank you! I quit using Miracle Whip a few years back. I always use half Miracle Whip, half mayo in my potato salad. I made a double recipe for a cookout; this was my first attempt at potato salad. Summer is on the horizon, and you’re in vacation-planning mode. As a fun fact, was reading the Best Foods Mayo jar years back and there it was , my Dad’s secret recipe for the best potato salad ever – right there on the label ! Thank you for posting this, very much appreciated. And frostbite! Where are you headed? I tried several different things when making her recipe, and it was just never as good. (my mom’s recipe, too). 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. It’s the first. After having mine he wanted it all the time. Mayo and a bit of yellow mustard, and of course, the celery seeds. This is now my favorite recipe for potato salad. I stick to a recipe I got from an old delicatessen owner 30 years ago. You add a shake of salt, pepper, and onion powder for every potato and egg. Fold everything in. I made this potato salad yesterday for a Father’s Day bbq. Also remember to choose potatoes of the same size for the most consistent cooking. Good luck on that ! Why not cut the potatoes up before cooking? The celery seed was not on my mom’s recipe so that must have been the thing she forgot to write down. Taste it, add salt, and for some added flavor, add some celery salt. he really only prefers his Mother’s recipe. Categories: dinner, family friendly, how to, lunch, Potluck Recipes, recipes, salads and sides, seasonal : fall, seasonal : spring, seasonal : summer, seasonal : winter, vegetables and fruits Tags: bbq, eggs, mayonnaise, picnic, potato, potato salad, salad, side dish. Best I’ve ever made. Instead of yukon gold potatos, try red potatoes instead and leave their jacket skins on for a more colorful potato look. However, my boyfriend loves it so I decided to make it for him & our friends and thats how I found your recipe. Because they have a thinner skin, they’re easy to peel after boiling and taste creamier, a little sweeter, and hold their shape well after cooking. One comment about the sentence, “Looks like this recipe has found it’s Southern potato salad roots.” “It’s” equals “It is”–the apostrophe should go away. Thanks! Then it is not too dry and not too runny. thanks for sharing. It probably stems from my adoration of egg salad, so feel free to adapt to your own taste. Thank you! I now can finally make great potato salad. Thank u for the suggestion of boiling potatoes whole. :) And we never got her recipe either; a little of this and a little of that. This is a delicious salad and I add a little relish just for fun! So sorry. Vinegar! Jumbo black olives Use this as a teachable moment, and talk to your child about the right words to use to resolve a conflict. Take our just-for-fun quiz to find out if you’re right! There is only two things different. What’s mayo? Staycation. Surely, potato salad must be a personal thing. I never bought it and refused to use it the first few times I made my mother-in-law’s pasta salad recipe. We still loved the flavor and some friends agreed. This is always a problem. OMG, best potato salad I’ve ever made, and right up there with the best I’ve ever tasted! Oh dear…..Obviously my math is off….make that 2 years ago. This recipe is killer! It’s a sure winner!!! I also use pickles and a bit of juice along with the vinegar. Your child asks you to read a book. Required fields are marked *. Just want to give you a tip on boiling the potatoes. A mother of three, graduate of the University of Colorado, and YouTuber with over 85,000,000 views, she helps mothers and moms-to-be lead healthier and more natural lives. Hail to mom mom’s best potato salad. I am using this recipe again for an office party and will use it from now on. I did it for my guests and they enjoyed it. So eerily accurate I had to read the results to hubby who cracked up along with me! I’ve shared several variations of potato salad recipes here on the blog including my German potato salad, a creamy dill potato salad, my no-mayo potato salad with herbs, a bacon and sour cream loaded baked potato salad, and even more. You add apple cider vinegar to thin it to the right consistency and flavor. We are expecting 150 people at the least. I was given the task of making potato salad for our 4th picnic. This is absolutely delish. It’s accompanied burgers, grilled ribs, and every other favorite summer dinner recipes under the sun. I think I am going to try the MW again. Some family members, even my dad can’t taste the difference between the two. I am not going to get into the debate over MW vs. Mayo or the addition or deletion of any other ingredients. Nothing hateful about it! I decided that potato salad was called for as part of tomorrow night’s dinner. I was so surprised at church one day when everyone was discussing potato salad– I had no idea people felt so strongly about it! Something for me to work on. a keeper. This recipe tastes exactly like I remember my Grandmother making. You: 7. It changes the texture, and when testing the potatoes for doneness, they always feel undercooked. I don’t know why. We add a tablespoon of sugar to the mix and chopped green or red sweet peppers. Why would anyone write what she did rewriting your entire recipe. Sometimes shed add tomatoes too or peas. Will have to give it a spin. Believe it or not! Everybody’s mom made the best, the right, the real potato salad. Spontaneous. I read that you should add your mayo mixture while the potatoes are still warm which encourages absorption of the yummy flavour. Miracle Whip is a bit sweeter than mayo for sure, but not overly so (in my humble opinon). If you must, I know, celery wouldn’t hurt, and possibly some celery seed. Does it mean that no other brand of mayo can do it? Sometimes I just use milk, just a tablespoon or two. Hers was the best, right down to the Miracle Whip. My mom always put apple cider vinegar in her dressing with Miracle whip, mustard, and sugar. Amen! Best to read the label If you have sensitivities to gluten. I can’t believe it! I garnish the top of the salad with thinly sliced radishes…so pretty. She had a secret ingredient that she never would tell. I spent many a summer afternoon making and taste testing this salad alongside my amazing mama, just like she did with hers. Connie! It’s the recipe my Grandma Mary Jane originally made, then passed down my mom, aunts, and cousins, and me and my sister. A tip that I learned is if you ad a wee bit of vinegar to the cooking water , it keeps the potatoes on the firmer side. How. In what way is it the best, better? Excellent old recipe that never fails. Thanks for sharing. Those people ought to be ashamed and not bother to comment at all. The garlic permeates the salad without actually becoming a part of it. I also think the potatoes made all the difference, when I first tasted them after boiling them I found them a bit sweet and didn’t think I’d care for that in the salad but they were incredible and the texture was perfect. I always sneak about a teaspoon full in my salad. I took this comment as she really loves her daughter’s salad and a nice way of saying it! We always use pecans but you could use walnuts too. She added a little vinegar at the end when adjusting the taste along with a little canned milk which made it creamy & cuts down a tad on the amount of mayonnaise needed. What's for dinner tonight? Next time I will try 75/25 before going all MW. 15. Thank you for sharing! Especially helpful was the suggestion to put cider vinegar with warm chopped potatoes – it works. Walk onto any playground, and you’ll immediately notice several different parenting styles at work. I will only use Miracle Whip and this recipe moving forward. Thanks you much much! Or, use half mayonnaise and half Greek yogurt or sour cream for more tang. My Mom put peas in it instead of the celery. Wow—so tasty and exactly what i was looking for! I will do the vinegar on the potatoes. Both are great recipies! so make it with mayo, I did and it was delicious! I’m not a fan of the real tarty flavor of the Miracle Whip. I prefer to do half and half mayo-miracle whip mix. Thank you sincerely for posting this recipe. Like you, I use lots of eggs and always boil an extra for someone to steal. This was so good! I wanna say thank you for providing this great information. In my opinion, the key is the potatoes and how they are cooked. Everyone has their favorite ingredients that make up a pasta salad, just check out the comments below. I think the potatoes could have used a tiny bit more time because they have just a little crunch. Enjoy Jacque! To MARYANN, I just have to say I thought I hated Miracle Whip, (Best Foods girl), but this is my favorite potato salad. MANY years ago I attended a picnic and enjoyed some potato salad that was even tastier than my own. This recipe is very similar to the one I make. There was a gluten free question. The sour cream enhances the flavors and creamy texture. Lol thanks again! Maurine and Heidi, I am so glad that this recipe was able to take you back to memories of your mom and her yummy potato salad! I think it is the celery seed that was missing. She passed away in 2003, and I haven’t eaten it since. We’ll have to wait and see how the salad is received. You're sure to find the answer among these many delicious, Disney-inspired meals and treats. She added a few more eggs and some sliced green olives. My father(divorced) always asked me to make mom’s potato salad. mayo is boring and doesnt give that zing like miracle does! 1. I also am not a huge fan of Miracle Whip as an adult. My mom also swore by using MW. It is all a matter of preference! I agree with upping the egg quotient by a notch. Atlas Crate Review From Both Kids & Parents + Promo Code. Poor mixture over potatoes and egg whites, add in cut up veggies. Thank you so much. Grab an early reader book. Arrange potatoes in rows in a shallow 2-qt. Thank you, Sophie! I make everything up to the point of adding Mayo, divide then finish 2 separate bowls!! This is pretty much my recipe for potato salad and pretty much the only way I will eat potato salad. IT WAS AWESOME!! The vinegar adds a depth to the flavor that you have to taste to appreciate- it does NOT make it sour or bitter at all. I thought I remembered how she made it, but every time I did, it was just not the same. When peeling the eggs, take the yolks and put them in a good sized bowl. Thank you so much for sharing!