American Potato Salad I
Zutaten
- 2 pounds (3–4 ea.) medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 medium rib of celery
- ¾ teaspoon celery seed
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ teaspoon powdered mustard
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Anleitung
1. Peel and cut potatoes into ¾ inch cubes.
2. Cover potatoes with an inch of water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. Add 1 tablespoon salt to boiling water and reduce heat to medium.
4. Simmer about 8 minutes, stirring gently once or twice, until potatoes are tender. Taste a piece—don't overcook.
5. Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl.
6. Toss potatoes gently with vinegar using a rubber spatula.
7. Cool potatoes. They must be no more than barely warm to mix.
8. Chop celery fine.
9. Stir together celery, celery seeds, mayonnaise, dry mustard, onion, parsley, pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt.
10. Gently fold together dressing mix and potatoes.
11. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour, until thoroughly chilled.
