Dad's Potato Salad

Dad's Potato Salad
  • PREP TIME
    45 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 55 mins
  • SERVING
    15 People
  • VIEWS
    6

Elevate your picnic game with this quintessential potato salad. Creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings back the best memories of summer gatherings.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    54 g
  • Cholesterol
    166 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    13 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    726 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    40 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
20 mins

Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow the potatoes to cool. (Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 20 minutes)

02

Step
15 mins

While potatoes are cooking, place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold. (Prep time: 2 minutes, Cook time: 15 minutes)

03

Step
8 mins

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spiral pasta, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, rinse with cold water, and let cool. (Prep time: 2 minutes, Cook time: 8 minutes)

04

Step
5 mins

Peel the potatoes. Chop potatoes and hard-cooked eggs into bite-size pieces in a large bowl. Mix in the cooked pasta, dill pickles, and green onions. In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, enough dill pickle juice to make a creamy dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture, and toss lightly to coat all ingredients with dressing. Chill the salad until cold, at least 30 minutes. (Prep time: 20 minutes, Chill time: 30 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of yellow mustard to the dressing.
Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your liking. Some people prefer a sweeter salad, in which case a touch of sugar or honey can be added.
Make sure the potatoes and pasta are completely cool before mixing with the dressing to prevent a soggy salad.
Feel free to add other vegetables such as celery or red onion for added crunch.

Carmel Schamberger

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.5/ 5 ( 2 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Scotty Fisher

    I will never make potato salad any other way again!

  • Norbert Mraz

    This potato salad is so creamy and delicious!

  • Lincoln Hintz

    The pickle juice really makes a difference. It adds the perfect tanginess.

  • Rosalind Dibbert

    I've made this potato salad for every potluck this summer, and it's always a hit!

  • Camren Prohaskamedhurst

    I added some celery seed and it really elevated the flavor.

  • Lenore Mcglynn

    So good! My family absolutely loved it!!

  • Joan Wilderman

    This recipe is a game-changer! The addition of pasta is genius.

  • Bernard Dubuque

    I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. Thank you!

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