EDITOR’S NOTE (December 27, 2021): Updated info to make it more concise. Added four new photos. Updated recipe and instructions.
DISCLOSURE (SPONSORED): When I posted this recipe on my blog in July 2018, I used a complimentary jar of sweet salad cubes provided by Mt. Olive Pickles.
I contacted the company and requested several jars. A few days later, they arrived.
Mt. Olive Sweet Salad Cubes
I have not been paid to endorse the pickles nor any of the other pictured products.
All comments are my own.
USE FORK-TENDER POTATOES
Potatoes should be boiled until fork-tender. Boiling time will depend on thickness of each potato. Check them every 12 to 15 minutes to prevent over cooking.
If the potatoes are allowed to boil until soft instead of fork-tender, they can still be used to make potato salad.
MAYONNAISE OR MIRACLE WHIP
Use either mayo or Miracle Whip in this recipe. Both will work. Just a matter of personal preference.
YELLOW MUSTARD
Like multitudes of Potato Salad lovers, I absolutely must have yellow mustard in mine. LOVE the wonderful tang it provides. Add by the teaspoon until satisfied with the taste.
USE SWEET SALAD CUBES OR SWEET RELISH
Both sweet salad cubes and sweet relish contain cucumbers, red peppers, and the same seasonings.
The difference is size and texture. Sweet relish has a fine/smooth texture. Sweet salad cubes are crisp and larger.
Chopped hard boiled eggs add texture and taste to Potato Salad. If a picky eater doesn’t care for them, don’t use. The “smooth” salad will still taste good.
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Potato Salad
Potato Salad contains fork-tender white potatoes, sweet salad cubes, chopped onions, and boiled eggs in a creamy sauce. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Place washed potatoes in bottom of a large saucepan. Cover with water. Add salt.
Simmer over medium-high heat until potatoes are fork tender (not hard/crunchy). Boiling time depends on thickness of potatoes. Check regularly. If the potatoes do become mushy, they can still be used to make Potato Salad.
Drain water from fork-tender potatoes. Allow to cool.
Peel skin off each potato. Chop into small pieces.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine chopped potatoes, chopped hard boiled eggs, chopped onions, sweet salad cubes (or sweet relish), and pimentos (if using).
Add mayonnaise (or Miracle Whip) by the tablespoon until satisfied with creamy texture. Add mustard by the teaspoon until satisfied with taste. Season with salt and coarse ground black pepper. Stir together until well combined.
Sprinkle top of prepared potato salad with paprika (if using). This step is optional.
Serve hot or cold.
Although delicious warm, it tastes better after 24 hours in the fridge. Place potato salad in a container and seal shut with an airtight lid or foil. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
9 thoughts on “Potato Salad”
Looks and sounds yummy!!! Minus egg, only because I’m alleric. Bummer! Will definitely try this recipe!!
I’m from Bermuda, we make potato salad basically the same only we add tin peas and carrots. It is delicious!!
Potatoes
Eggs at least 8 or more
Finely chopped onions
Salt and pepper to taste.
Mayo ( thinned with a little water )
Parsley fresh chopped fine
Peas and carrots. Or just green peas
Stir with fork til combined.
Try this recipe
Serve and enjoy.
Hi Sarai! Green onions are excellent in potato salad. They also add splashes of pretty green color.
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Looks and sounds yummy!!! Minus egg, only because I’m alleric. Bummer! Will definitely try this recipe!!
Thank you! I’ve made it without eggs. Delicious!!
I make mine exactly like this except I use celery
Hi Louvenia! Celery is good, adds flavor and color. Thank you for visiting. Please come again. Happy holidays!
I make my potato salad the same way except I add green peppers and celery both chopped.
Hi Carolyn! Love your ingredients. Both are tasty and add pretty color!
I’m from Bermuda, we make potato salad basically the same only we add tin peas and carrots. It is delicious!!
Potatoes
Eggs at least 8 or more
Finely chopped onions
Salt and pepper to taste.
Mayo ( thinned with a little water )
Parsley fresh chopped fine
Peas and carrots. Or just green peas
Stir with fork til combined.
Try this recipe
Serve and enjoy.
I love green onion also..
Hi Sarai! Green onions are excellent in potato salad. They also add splashes of pretty green color.
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Happy New Year!