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    Home » Appetizers/Sides

    Aunt Carol's Potato Salad

    Published: May 21, 2018 · Modified: May 27, 2023 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    One side dish that's always popular at Memorial Day potlucks is this classic potato salad recipe. My Aunt Carol makes a pretty good potato salad recipe and this is a pretty basic potato salad recipe. It doesn't have any extra ingredients added to it. Just potatoes, celery, hard boiled eggs, onion, and your typical dressing. However, her recipe calls for miracle whip.

    Potato Salad

    Potato Salad Optional Ingredients

    • This recipe is just a simple basic recipe but feel free to add in whatever you like according to your personal preference. 
    • Types of potatoes you can use: red potatoes, russet potatoes,  or yukon gold potatoes. 
    • Bacon or chopped eggs
    • Pickles, sweet pickle relish, dill pickles, or pickle juice 
    • Green Onions or chives for garnish
    • Dijon Mustard, tarragon,garlic, black pepper, or fresh herbs
    • Cheese or olives 

    How to make the Best Potato Salad

    Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. I like my potato a little smaller than chunks. You can choose to leave the skin on the potato. Boil the potatoes until they are fork tender. Mine took anywhere from 8 to 12 minutes. Using whole potatoes they will take a lot longer than 12 minutes more like 20 to 30 minutes. I set a timer for 8 and they weren't quite done yet so I let them go for 2 minutes longer.

    While the potatoes are boiling, this is when you want to make your hard boiled eggs and chop your celery and onions. To make my hard boiled eggs see my method for cooking hard boiled eggs in the Air Fryer. There are plenty of other methods for cooking hard boiled eggs, this is how I prefer cooking them.

    In a large bowl combine the miracle whip, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add in all the prepared vegetables and hard boiled eggs. Stir to combine and set in the fridge. Can be served warm or cold.

    Perfect Potato Salad

    What is the Difference between Miracle Whip and Mayo?

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires that anything labeled "mayonnaise" contain a minimum of 65 percent vegetable oil by weight. And though Kraft keeps Miracle Whip’s exact oil content a secret, the company confirms that it is too low to meet the mayo standard. Miracle Whip sets itself apart with a sweet, spicy flavor that some folks prefer.  - Source RealSimple.com

    Storage Tips 

    Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The  type  of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic,  whatever!  Make sure the to store any leftovers in an airtight container before putting it in the freezer or refrigerator.  

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    Aunt Carol's Potato Salad


    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 20min
    • Cook Time: 20min
    • Total Time: 40min
    • Yield: 12 1x
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    One side dish that's always popular at Memorial Day potlucks is this classic potato salad recipe. My Aunt Carol makes a pretty good potato salad recipe and this is a pretty basic potato salad recipe.


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    Ingredients

    • 6 medium sized potatoes - cut into chunks after boiling
    • 4 hard boiled eggs
    • ½ cup chopped  onion
    • 1 cup of diced celery
    • 1 ½ cups of lite miracle whip
    • 1 tablespoon of mustard
    • 1 tablespoon of vinegar (white or apple cider)
    • 1 tsp of salt
    • ½ tsp of pepper

    Instructions

    1. Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. I like my potato a little smaller than chunks. You can choose to leave the skin on the potato. Boil the potatoes until they are fork tender.
    2. Mine took anywhere from 8 to 12 minutes. Using whole potatoes they will take a lot longer than 12 minutes more like 20 to 30 minutes.  I set a timer for 8 and they weren't quite done yet so I let them go for 2 minutes longer.
    3. While the potatoes are boiling, this is when you want to make your hard boiled eggs and chop your celery and onions. To make my hard boiled eggs see my method for cooking hard boiled eggs in the Air Fryer.  There plenty of other methods for cooking hard boiled eggs, this is how I prefer cooking them.
    4. In a large bowl combine the miracle whip, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add in all the prepared vegetables and hard boiled eggs. Stir to combine and set in the fridge. Can be served warm or cold.

    Notes

    myWW points: Blue Points: 3; Green Points: 4;  Purple Points: 1

    Disclaimer:  I am not affiliated with WW in any way. I am just a member who creates recipes based on their points system. If you have any questions related to the program go to their website. The recipe builder is what I use to figure out points. 

    • Category: Easy
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ½ cup
    • Calories: 93
    • Sugar: 2
    • Fat: 3
    • Saturated Fat: 0
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0
    • Trans Fat: 1
    • Carbohydrates: 16
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 3

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    1. Jenna says

      February 17, 2021 at 3:42 pm

      That sounds amazing Sharon!

    2. Sharon Patton says

      February 17, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      I made this and added hidden valley creamy dill powder. Yummmm

    3. Jen says

      July 04, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      This recipe is very similar to the one, that I have always made. So, very yummy!!

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