American Potato Salad I
Potato salad is able to trace its origins to Germany before the turn of the 17th century, where it first became popular to use vinegar and spices on the potato as a side to a meal. The salad has a bite to it and is served warm as often as not.
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6
2 pounds (3ā4 ea.) medium russet potatoes
1 tablespoon plus Ā½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 medium rib of celery
Ā¾ teaspoon celery seed
Ā¾ cup mayonnaise
Ā¾ teaspoon powdered mustard
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Ā¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Peel and cut potatoes into Ā¾ inch cubes.
Cover potatoes with an inch of water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add 1 tablespoon salt to boiling water and reduce heat to medium.
Simmer about 8 minutes, stirring gently once or twice, until potatoes are tender. Taste a pieceādon't overcook.
8 minutes
Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl.
Toss potatoes gently with vinegar using a rubber spatula.
Cool potatoes. They must be no more than barely warm to mix.
Chop celery fine.
Stir together celery, celery seeds, mayonnaise, dry mustard, onion, parsley, pepper, and Ā½ teaspoon salt.
Gently fold together dressing mix and potatoes.
Cover and refrigerate at least an hour, until thoroughly chilled.
- ā¢You may have to substitute celery salt for the celery seeds, but then leave out the salt in the dressing.
- ā¢Do not mix too much once the potatoes are in, or they will break down.
- ā¢A couple of hard-boiled eggs, diced about Ā¼ inch may be added when the final mix is made.