Side Dish

Potato Salad

A potato salad recipe passed down from Max's grandma to his mom, and now to us

Prep
1 hr 15 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
6 servings
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Method

  1. 01
    Step 1

    Wash and dice potatoes and throw them in a pot. Just barely cover them with water. Salt the water (roughly a tbsp). Put the pot on to boil, then cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Set the potatoes aside until they're cool to the touch (about an hour).

  2. 02
    Step 2

    Hard-boil the eggs. When they're done, put them in cold water for 10-15 minutes. Remove the shells and dice them up.

  3. 03
    Step 3

    While the potatoes and eggs are cooking, dice the green onions, pickle, celery, and black olives.

  4. 04
    Step 4

    Combine all of the ingredients. The potatoes will mash a bit as you stir the salad; that's supposed to happen and makes for the best final texture. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes from the cook

White potatoes can be used instead of russets.

Family recipe