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Classic Potato Salad

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Red Potatoes
  • 1/4 cup White Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup Milk
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 2 Green Onions

Instructions

Boil Potatoes

  • Wash potatoes
  • Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes
  • Put cubed potatoes into a 6-quart pot
  • Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes
  • Heat the pot to boiling over high heat
  • Reduce heat to low
  • Cover the pot and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender

Prepare Vinaigrette

  • In a large bowl which together vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
  • When potatoes are cooked, drain potatoes
  • Add the hot, drained potatoes to the bowl with the vinaigrette
  • Gently stir with a spatula until the potatoes are evenly coated and vinaigrette is absorbed
  • Cool the mixture for 15-20 minutes

Prepare Second Sauce

  • In small bowl whisk mayonnaise and milk until smooth
  • Chop the celery into small pieces
  • Slice the green onion into small pieces

Final Assembly

  • Add mayonnaise mixture, celery and green onions to potatoes
  • Gently stir with the spatula until mixed
  • Serve warm or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days

Notes

Items you will need:
  • 6-quart saucepan
  • Cutting board
  • Large knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk