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THE ORIGINAL POTATO SALAD RECIPE

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs potatoes (5 to 6 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 1 cup Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (optional)
  • 4 slices bacon,crisp-cooked and crumbled (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)

Method
 

  1. COVER potatoes with water in 4-quart saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. COMBINE Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper in large bowl. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients and toss gently. Serve chilled or at room temperature.