Aunt Pennys Potato Salad Recipes

PENNY'S DELICIOUS NO PICKLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
• Boil or steam potatoes until just tender (should not immediately fall apart when you stick a fork in).
• Rinse in cold water to chill.
• Combine mayonnaise, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper, blend well and allow to rest at least 30 minutes (while potatoes are cooking).
• In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients (except garnish), adding more mayonnaise if necessary.
• Garnish with egg slices.
• Chill salad (tastes best a day after you make it).
• Before serving, sprinkle with bacon bits and nasturtium blossoms.

AUNT ELEANOR'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of cold water add potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook just until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. In a separate pan add eggs to cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Drain and cool eggs under cold running water. Peel eggs and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, celery, pickle or relish and vinegar. Stir well to combine. Pour dressing over potatoes and toss to coat. Season to taste with paprika and salt. Refrigerate until cool before serving.

AUNT TC'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large stockpot with heavily salted water and the potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and quarter when cool enough to handle.
• Mix together the relish, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, eggs, onion, bell pepper, 3 cups mayo and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss until combined. Add additional mayo if the salad looks dry. Sprinkle with smoked paprika. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.

AUNT PENNY'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine the mayo, mustard, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot add the potatoes and fill the pot with water, covering the potatoes by an inch or two.
• Cover, bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender. Strain and cool to room temperature.
• Place the (cooled) cooked potatoes into a large bowl. Add in the celery, onions, green peppers (if using) and chopped hard boiled eggs.
• Pour in the dressing and toss to combine.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed before covering and refrigerating until you're ready to serve.