Memorial Day Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Memorial Day Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups red potatoes, scrubbed, cooked, then diced (about 10 -12 medium potatoes); 2 eggs, hard boiled and finely crumbled; 1/2 cup sweet onions, very finely diced; 1/4 cup celery, peeled and very finely diced; 1/4 cup dill pickle relish; 3/8 cup mayonnaise); 1/2 tablespoon mustard, the regular yellow type; 1 Tbl. pickle juice; 1 Tbl. half and half; 1 Tbl. capers, drained; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill; 1 tsp. celery seed; 1 tsp. lemon pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups red potatoes, scrubbed, cooked, then diced (about 10 -12 medium potatoes)
2 eggs, hard boiled and finely crumbled
1/2 cup sweet onions, very finely diced
1/4 cup celery, peeled and very finely diced
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
3/8 cup mayonnaise)
1/2 tablespoon mustard, the regular yellow type
1 Tbl. pickle juice
1 Tbl. half and half
1 Tbl. capers, drained
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. lemon pepper

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["Boil potatoes in the peel with the whole eggs.", "Remove the eggs after 10 minutes of boiling, and remove and drain the potatoes when just fork tender.", "Let eggs and potatoes cool to room temperature.", "Peel eggs and refrigerate whole potatoes and eggs until cold.", "Dice the potatoes into 1/4- 3/8"" dice.", "Place into a very large container with a lid.", "Chop the eggs and add to the container with the diced potatoes.", "Very finely chop the onion, celery and pickles.", "Add to the potatoes and eggs.", "Gently stir to mix the ingredients evenly.", "In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle juice, cream, celery seed, capers, lemon pepper and sugar.Whisk until creamy.", "Pour over potato mixture.", "Fold mixtures together until the dry particles are coated with the creamy mixture.", "Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.", "24 hours is even better."]

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red potatoes, scrubbed, cooked, then diced (about 10 -12 medium potatoes), 2 eggs, hard boiled and finely crumbled, 1/2 cup sweet onions, very finely diced, 1/4 cup celery, peeled and very finely diced, and more.

Yes, Memorial Day 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!

Memorial Day Potato Salad

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