# Mike's Moms Potato Salad

> A classic potato salad with hard boiled eggs, celery, and a creamy dressing with a tangy kick from relish and mustard.

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## Ingredients

- 12 medium red skin potatoes, cooked and peeled
- 9 hard boiled eggs, peeled
- 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, super fine chop
- 1 tbl relish dill relish (or chopped pickle)
- 1 cup of miracle whip
- ½ cup mustard
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish

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## Shopping List

### 🥔 Produce
- [ ] 12 medium red skin potatoes
- [ ] 3 celery stalks
- [ ] 1 small onion

### 🥚 Dairy & Eggs
- [ ] 9 eggs (for hard boiling)
- [ ] Milk (need ¼ cup)

### 🧂 Pantry & Condiments
- [ ] Miracle Whip (need 1 cup)
- [ ] Mustard (need ½ cup)
- [ ] Dill relish (need 1 Tbsp.) or chopped pickle
- [ ] Salt and pepper (to taste)
- [ ] Paprika (for garnish)

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## Instructions

1. **Cook potatoes and eggs.** Cook 12 medium red skin potatoes until tender. Peel and set aside. Hard boil 9 eggs, peel and set aside.

2. **Prep vegetables.** Thinly slice celery stalks. Finely chop the small onion.

3. **Hand mix ingredients.** In a large bowl, combine the cooked and peeled potatoes, hard boiled eggs, sliced celery, chopped onion, and relish. Mix gently by hand.

4. **Prepare dressing separately.** In a separate bowl, mix miracle whip, mustard, and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. **Combine and chill.** Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently fold together until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

6. **Garnish and serve.** Sprinkle with paprika for garnish before serving.

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## Serving Ideas

- Perfect for picnics and potlucks
- Great side dish for barbecues
- Serve alongside grilled meats
- Classic summer cookout staple

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## Notes

- Hand mixing helps keep the potatoes from getting too mashed
- Keep miracle whip, mustard, and milk on the side; add salt and pepper separately for best results
- Can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated
- **Course:** Side Dish, Salad