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User post: My Mom's Potato Salad - Things I love the most

So I'm cruising food blogs, reading my food mags, tweeting away and I see a recipe entitled, The Best Potato Salad Ever. Now, its ON. Those are fighting words. Everyone thinks they (the ubiquitous they) have the best this or that, but I really, really do have some darn good potato salad. Here's what makes it special - no mayo. Yup, nothing to get the guests sick even if it sits out a little longer than recommended - or takes longer to get to where it's supposed to be.

Truthfully, it's my Mom's recipe and don't all good recipes come from Mom?! I've also included all those special hints that make a big difference!

2 1/2 lbs. potatoes boiled til fork tender - (Hint #1: Don't overcook the potatoes, then you just have mashed potatoes!) chopped in chunks or sliced is best.

1/4 c canola oil
salt & pepper (Hint #2: always sea salt, always freshly ground pepper)
1/2 package Good Seasons Italian Dressing
Ground Nutmeg (Hint #3: always use the actual nut - find it really inexpensive in the Hispanic Food section of the grocery)
Paprika
3 grated dill pickles (Hint #4 - grated, not chopped, it really makes a difference)
1/2 onion grated (Hint #5, see Hint #4)
1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
Fresh parsley chopped (Hint #6 - always use those fresh herbs I talk about!)

Combine the ingredients and let them marry in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Reseason to taste
(Hint#6 don't overmix)


Enjoy it worry free - it doesn't have the 'spoil factor' as a mayo based salad and it tastes lighter!
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  • Ashley's Avatar
    Posted by Ashley Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:44am PDT

    This sounds good (and original) but, the best part about potato salad is the creamy smooth texture. And I would sub out the dill pickle for sweet pickles.

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  • Linda W's Avatar
    Posted by Linda W Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:46am PDT

    I tried your salad and it was good. I liked it without the mayo. Now it took some getting used too, the italian dressing was a bit tangy but good. It is lower in calories. I just love potato salad. Thanks

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