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American Potato Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

American Potato Salad

14 ingredients 11 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

353
Calories
13g
Protein
6g
Fat
64g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Celery Seed 1 stalk (40g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lbs potatoes
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced green peppers
  • 1 tablespoon celery seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot paprika
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Directions

1

In a large pot , cover the potatoes with a generous amount of cold salted water.

2

Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until tender.

3

Drain and peel the hot potatoes.

4

Cut into 1 inch cubes.

5

Mix the vinegar and sugar and then pour over the hot potatoes.

6

Add the onion and season with salt and pepper.

7

Set aside for 1 hour.

8

Toss the celery,green pepper and celery seeds into the potatoes.

9

Mix in the mayonnaise.

10

Correct the seasoning.

11

Decorate the top with the sliced eggs and sprinkle with the papkrika.

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