Make Potato Salad Like A Pro! For Cherry-blossom Viewing

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   Boil hot water in a pot with some salt and add the cucumbers, but their color will soon change to a vivid green.

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   Remove them from the hot water and put into cold water to so they keep their vivid color.

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   Boil the potatoes and the carrots with the same pan you used to boil the cucumber.

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   Slice the cucumber and carrots and sprinkle a pinch of salt and let sit for 10 minutes.

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   The key to making a professional tasting potato salad is to add french dressing.

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   Mix all the ingredients to make the French dressing.

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   Mash the boiled potatoes while they're still hot using something like a masher then let cool.

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   Next, squeeze any leftover moisture from the vegetables then combine with ham or bacon and mayonnaise.

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   Mix all together.

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    Mix it enough so the mayo is spread throughout.

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    Here is the trick the pros use!

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    Add french dressing to the potato salad mixed with mayonnaise.

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    See!?

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    It's so delicious, right?

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    I made a sandwich with the salad!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.