Potato Salad Mold Recipe

Name: Potato Salad Mold
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. unflavored gelatin; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 c. undiluted evaporated milk; 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 3 Tbsp. prepared mustard; 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar; 2 1/2 c. diced, cooked potatoes; 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 1/2 c. cold water; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. Italian salad dressing; 1/2 c. sliced olives; 1/4 tsp. onion powder; 1/2 c. chopped celery

Servings: persons

2 tsp. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. sugar
1 c. undiluted evaporated milk
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 Tbsp. prepared mustard
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
2 1/2 c. diced, cooked potatoes
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 c. cold water
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. Italian salad dressing
1/2 c. sliced olives
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/2 c. chopped celery

1
Mix gelatin and sugar thoroughly in saucepan.
2
Stir in water. Place over low heat; stir until gelatin is dissolved.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Blend in evaporated milk, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and pepper.
5
Chill until slightly thickened; stir occasionally.
6
Toss potatoes with Italian salad dressing.
7
Mix potatoes, eggs, celery, olives and onion powder with thickened gelatin mixture.
8
Turn into a 5 1/2-cup ring mold.
9
Chill about 4 hours.
10
Unmold onto a chilled platter.
11
Garnish with leaf lettuce and fill center with cherry tomatoes.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. unflavored gelatin, 1/4 c. sugar, 1 c. undiluted evaporated milk, 1/2 c. mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Potato Salad Mold 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!

Potato Salad Mold

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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