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"THIS old-fashioned potato salad recipe doesn't have many ingredients, so it isn't as colorful as many that you find nowadays. But Mama made it the way her mother did, and that's the way I still make it today. Try it and see if it isn't one of the best-tasting potato salads you have ever eaten!"
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 231 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 113 mg cholesterol, 323 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.
Originally published as Mama's Potato Salad in Reminisce July/August 1992, p33
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Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2012 by kerisovery
This is the potato salad recipe I've been looking for! It's delicious!
Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2012 by kfreedman427
Made it for my boyfriend, roommates and friends for a birthday dinner: WHAT A HIT! As someone who doesn't normally like potatoes or any creamy salad recipe, I loved it.
Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2012 by countrygirl-86
This is the way my mom always made it. Love it!
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2011 by Michele R
Very good. Will make it again. My husband is very picky when it comes to potato salad. He really liked this one. I did add a little more mayo and mustard than what the recipe called for.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2011 by Motz1953
My mom passed away without writing down the recipe and this is as close to what she made as I have ever found. I take it everywhere I go and it is always devoured!
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2010 by cutnwrap
Best potato salad ever - just like my husband's mama makes. Now that's saying something!
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by smalltowngirl_VA
This recipe is fantastic!! Made it just the way it was written and I wouldn't change a thing!!
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2010 by richlinKy
This is how our family makes potato salad........we don't use the evaporated milk, however. We also add some celery seed and chopped celery.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2010 by plumshoe
Oh my goodness, I love this recipe! It's better then my mothers tator salad, but don't tell her I said that :)
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2009 by lilgrannymac
sounds like the way my mom made it also.simple is the best way. if its not broken lol
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2008 by simsdiva
Sounds like mine, except no evaporated milk, and add a little celery seed.
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