Mae's Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Mae's Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs small red potatoes; celery salt (approx 1/2-1 tsp); ½ cup sweet gherkin, diced; ¾ cup sweet onion, chopped; 2 cups mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced; 1 lb bacon, fried crispy and crumbled

Servings: persons

1
Boil unpeeled potatoes in salted water until just done.
2
Chill potatoes (overnight if possible - it makes them easier to cut).
3
Cut potatoes into small cubes.
4
As you're cutting the potatoes, occasionally spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with celery salt and toss.
5
(The cooking spray keeps the potato salad from being too sticky.
6
).
7
Rinse onions in cold water and drain.
8
Add pickles and onions.
9
Mix mayo, mustard, salt and pepper.
10
Add about 2/3 of dressing to salad.
11
Mix well; if it needs more dressing, add the rest.
12
Sometimes it doesn't need any more.
13
Add eggs and bacon last.
14
The amount of bacon is flexible, although my husband says you can never have too much bacon!
15
If you taste it and it seems like it's missing something, it usually needs either more Dijon mustard or salt.
16
If it seems a little dry, add more mayo.

1912

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs small red potatoes, celery salt (approx 1/2-1 tsp), ½ cup sweet gherkin, diced, ¾ cup sweet onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mae's Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mae's Potato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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