Mama's Potato Salad

There are some holidays that come around and dishes accompany such events. Sometimes it just doesn't seem like it's the holidays with it. Potato salad is one of those dishes that remind me of summer. Memorial Day was created to honor  the men and women who died serving in the U.S. military, for many Americans the holiday kicks off summer. So it's time to make some potato salad.

I've tried and tried and tried to make potato salad but it's never like my momma's. I know what goes in it. I've watched her make it thousands of times but I have never been able to replicate it... until now. Mom sat at the table with me and walked me through it. Come join us.


Mama's Potato Salad

Makes  8 servings

2 1/2 pounds of potatoes (peeled & cut into quarters)
2 celery stalks (minced)
1/4 large yellow onion (minced)
1/4 cup red pepper (minced)
3 boiled eggs (chopped)
1 cup of mayo
1 teaspoon salt
1/2  teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 cup of sweet & tangy relish
1/8 spicy brown mustard
Green onion - garnish


Directions: 

Cover potatoes with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Boil potatoes for 12 to 18 minutes or until tender
(cooking times varies based on the size of your quartered potato).

Once finished, drain water and place potatoes in fridge to cool.

Boil eggs in water for 12 minutes.

Remove eggs and place in fridge to cool.

Combine mayo, salt, black pepper, paprika, relish and spicy brown mustard in a large bowl.

Combine potatoes, red pepper, celery, eggs and onion in a large bowl.

 Mix mayo mixture and potato mixture thoroughly but don't over mix.

Serve chilled and enjoy with your favorite main dish. If you're lucky, something off of the grill.