{"id":23382,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mama-s-potato-salad\/"},"modified":"2024-08-31T23:25:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T04:25:21","slug":"mama-s-potato-salad","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mama-s-potato-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Potato Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is it even a backyard barbecue if there\u2019s no potato salad? It\u2019s the ultimate hot-weather side dish, hearty enough to be satisfying and versatile enough to go with all your summer favorites. Burgers? Absolutely. Fried chicken? You bet. Steaks and chops? A slam dunk.<\/p>\n<p>Even better, this potato salad recipe is inexpensive and easy to make. All you need are potatoes, eggs and a few pantry staples; no exotic ingredients necessary. Everybody needs a recipe for potato salad in their repertoire, and this one is as classic as they come. Once you\u2019ve learned how to make potato salad in a standard version like this one, you\u2019ll be ready to improvise and find a variation you can call your own.<\/p>\n<h2>Potato Salad Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2037662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Potato-Salad_TOHD24_4240_EricKleinberg_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Potato Salad Recipe photo of ingredients.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Potatoes:<\/b> Potatoes give this salad most of its bulk and provide a neutral palette for the flavoring ingredients. They also make the salad hearty and filling, a summer side dish that can fill you up without heating you up.<\/li>\n<li><b>Eggs:<\/b> Boiled eggs bring a punch of protein to the salad, and a pleasing textural contrast. The yolks also thicken and color the dressing, and slices of extra boiled eggs are a classic garnish for potato salad.<\/li>\n<li><b>Onion:<\/b> Onion adds a pungent savory flavor to the relatively low-key potatoes, and it complements the other flavoring ingredients in the salad as well.<\/li>\n<li><b>Mayonnaise:<\/b> Mayo acts as a base for the dressing, adding richness and a mild tang. Physically it also helps moisten and lubricate the diced potatoes, making them easier to eat.<\/li>\n<li><b>Evaporated milk:<\/b> Evaporated milk thins the mayonnaise and enhances its deceptively \u201ccreamy\u201d flavor and texture (mayonnaise contains no dairy ingredients).<\/li>\n<li><b>White vinegar:<\/b> The sharp tang of white vinegar cuts through the richness of the salad\u2019s dressing, helping balance the flavors.<\/li>\n<li><b>Mustard:<\/b> Like the vinegar, mustard adds a tang to the dressing, and like the onion, it packs an assertively savory flavor that makes the other ingredients sing.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sugar:<\/b> Sugar helps balance the sharp tang of the vinegar and mustard, mellowing them and helping them meld smoothly with the salad\u2019s other flavors.<\/li>\n<li><b>Paprika:<\/b> Paprika isn\u2019t a core ingredient in this recipe, and it can be omitted if you don\u2019t have it (or if it\u2019s old and stale), but it\u2019s both an eye-pleasing garnish and an underrated flavoring ingredient in its own right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the potato salad ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2037663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Potato-Salad_TOHD24_4240_EricKleinberg_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Potato Salad Recipe photo of potatoes and other ingredients in a mixing bowl with with a bowl of hard boiled egg yokes on the side.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Simmer the potatoes in a large pot until they\u2019re tender, then drain them and set them aside until they\u2019re cool enough to handle. Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Halve the boiled eggs, and set the yolks aside. Dice the egg whites, and add them to the potatoes along with the chopped onion.<\/p>\n<p><i>Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/i> Peeling the potatoes is optional, and it\u2019s purely a cosmetic step, so leave the peels on if you like &#8217;em that way. Boiling your potatoes in their skins, either whole or in the largest pieces possible, helps them retain their firm texture and avoids sogginess.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Mix the dressing and finish the salad<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2037665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Potato-Salad_TOHD24_4240_EricKleinberg_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Potato Salad Recipe photo of egg yolks, mayo, salt, vinegar, pepper, and mustard mixed in a bowl sitting next to potato mix.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Mash the reserved egg yolks in a small mixing bowl. Add the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk until the dressing ingredients are combined, then pour the mixture over the potatoes and toss well. Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings if needed, until the flavor is well balanced. Spoon the salad into a serving bowl and smooth its surface, then garnish it with additional slices of boiled egg and a generous sprinkling of paprika, if desired.<\/p>\n<p><i>Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/i> The potatoes will absorb more flavor from the dressing if they\u2019re still warm when you combine and toss them. Some recipes call for this explicitly, but even the ones that don\u2019t will generally benefit from it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2037668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Potato-Salad_TOHD24_4240_EricKleinberg_7.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Potato Salad Recipe photo of the finished recipe dished out into bowls with forks, napkin and serving bowl.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Potato Salad Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sprinkle in some dill:<\/b> Add a generous handful of chopped fresh dill to the dressing, and garnish the finished salad with additional fronds. When fresh dill is unavailable, use diced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dill-pickle-potato-salad\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dill-pickle-potato-salad\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">dill pickles<\/a> and substitute the pickles\u2019 brine for the white vinegar.<\/li>\n<li><b>Try it with bacon:<\/b> Fry several strips of bacon until crisp, then crumble them and add them to the salad while you\u2019re combining the potatoes and dressing. Making it a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/quick-bacon-potato-salad\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/quick-bacon-potato-salad\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">bacon potato salad<\/a>\u00a0adds a smoky, savory note that enhances the potatoes.<\/li>\n<li><b>Add apples<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> Stir peeled, diced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/golden-apple-potato-salad\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/golden-apple-potato-salad\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">apples into your potato salad<\/a> along with the dressing. They add a fresh, bright flavor and a juicy crunch to the salad, and it\u2019s a surprisingly successful combination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Potato Salad<\/h2>\n<p>If you won\u2019t be serving your potato salad immediately, you should refrigerate it for food-safety reasons. Your best bet is to store it in an airtight container, then transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish it once your meal is ready. If the salad is fully assembled and garnished, you can refrigerate it, covered, in the serving bowl. It will keep for three to four days.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you make potato salad ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<p>Unlike green salads, potato salad lends itself to advance preparation. Making it at least a day ahead gives the flavors time to develop and mature, and you can serve it up to four days after it\u2019s made. The tang of the vinegar and mustard will mellow during that time, so you may want to stir in an extra teaspoon or two of vinegar, if you like that fresh acidity.<\/p>\n<h2>Potato Salad Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2037667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Potato-Salad_TOHD24_4240_EricKleinberg_6.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Potato Salad Recipe photo of the finished recipe dished out into bowls with forks, napkin and serving bowl.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What kind of potatoes should I use for potato salad?<\/h3>\n<p>Potatoes come in \u201cstarchy\u201d and \u201cwaxy\u201d types. For potato salad, the waxy type is best, because they hold their texture when boiled and don\u2019t absorb extra water. Red potatoes, fingerling potatoes and new baby potatoes are all excellent picks. Yukon Golds are midway between waxy and starchy, but they still make a good salad. Avoid russets, which become mushy when boiled (if russets are what you have, adding a splash of vinegar to their cooking water will help keep them firm).<\/p>\n<h3>How can I keep my potato salad from being watery?<\/h3>\n<p>Start by using the right kind of potatoes (see above). Cooking them in their skins, and not overcooking them (just until they\u2019re tender when tested with a skewer or the tip of a knife) also helps, and so does keeping them whole or in the largest pieces possible. When you drain the potatoes, leave the pot uncovered and put it back on the burner at low heat for a minute or two so any excess moisture can steam away. Finally, if you opt to upgrade your salad with other ingredients, juicy add-ins like cucumbers or tomatoes should be avoided, or added at the last minute.<\/p>\n<h3>What other potato salad variations can I try?<\/h3>\n<p>The great thing about potato salad is that it\u2019s a blank canvas for your creativity. You can opt for a vinaigrette-style dressing instead of the creamy one given in this recipe; swap the potatoes for sweet potatoes; or add spices and garnishes to give your salad a flavor profile that\u2019s appropriate for your meal (corn, black beans and pickled jalapenos to go with a Southwest-themed meal, for example). Want more ideas? We\u2019ve rounded up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/potato-salad-recipes-summer-bbq\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/potato-salad-recipes-summer-bbq\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">list of potato salads<\/a> from our recipe collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone needs a reliable potato salad recipe in their repertoire, and this one is classic in its simplicity. 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It's quick and versatile, and it will go with just about anything.","recipeIngredient":["3 to 3-1\/2 pounds potatoes (about 10 medium)","6 hard-boiled large eggs","1 medium onion, finely chopped","1\/2 cup mayonnaise","1\/2 cup evaporated milk","3 tablespoons white vinegar","2 tablespoons prepared mustard","1\/4 cup sugar","1 teaspoon salt","1\/4 teaspoon pepper","Additional hard-boiled large eggs, sliced","Paprika"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Prepare the potato salad ingredients","text":"Simmer the potatoes in a large pot until they\u2019re tender, then drain them and set them aside until they\u2019re cool enough to handle. Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Halve the boiled eggs, and set the yolks aside. Dice the egg whites, and add them to the potatoes along with the chopped onion. Editor\u2019s Tip: Peeling the potatoes is optional, and it\u2019s purely a cosmetic step, so leave the peels on if you like 'em that way. Boiling your potatoes in their skins, either whole or in the largest pieces possible, helps them retain their firm texture and avoids sogginess.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Potato-Salad_TOHD24_4240_EricKleinberg_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Mix the dressing and finish the salad","text":"Mash the reserved egg yolks in a small mixing bowl. Add the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk until the dressing ingredients are combined, then pour the mixture over the potatoes and toss well. Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings if needed, until the flavor is well balanced. Spoon the salad into a serving bowl and smooth its surface, then garnish it with additional slices of boiled egg and a generous sprinkling of paprika, if desired. Editor\u2019s Tip: The potatoes will absorb more flavor from the dressing if they\u2019re still warm when you combine and toss them. Some recipes call for this explicitly, but even the ones that don\u2019t will generally benefit from it.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Potato-Salad_TOHD24_4240_EricKleinberg_4.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"12 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Fred Decker"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 231 calories","fatContent":"11g fat (2g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"113mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"323mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"27g carbohydrate (8g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"6g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.388889,"reviewCount":90,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Mama's Potato Salad","description":"This old fashioned potato salad tastes just like the one mom used to make","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/aEqScogh\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"2020-09-5 10:46:03","duration":"P0DT0H1M10S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/aEqScogh-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBike"},"reviewBody":"Came out delicious. I accidentally omitted the vinegar, but I like the sweetness of it as is. I added parsley for crunch. Delish!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-05-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCloud"},"reviewBody":"Just made this. Way too watery and too sweet and i only used 2 T sugar. If I try it again will double the amount of potatoes and hard boiled eggs.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCactus"},"reviewBody":"I've used this recipe several times and it is very good!! I boiled the red potatoes in their \"jackets\" and peeled them as I cut them up. My Gramma always said to do the potatoes this way or the absorb too much water. I admit I did add some celery and radishes for the crunch, cut back  on the sugar and used half-and-half in place of evaporated milk. but it's an excellent salad!  Thank you for sharing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-05-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"PLEASE, do not ruin this delicious dish with sugar, vinegar or evaporated milk! \nI have been making homemade potato salad for 40 plus years now and am asked to bring this one item to every get together. Trust me, you only need potatoes, mayonnaise, just enough mustard for color, sweet relish, hard boiled eggs, shredded carrots, chopped onion, salt, and pepper to taste. Top it with egg slices and paprika to garnish. If you like more crunch in it like I do, chop the carrots!  BEST EVER! My recipe always gets a 5 star.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-06-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Scott926"},"reviewBody":"<p>this is NOT the same recipe as before! Bring back the original and PLEASE stop changing the recipes!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-05-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"linda9915"},"reviewBody":"I have no doubt this is a good recipe and I will use it with addition of celery and less eggs which my family likes. BUT.. I would NEVER take this to a picnic where any recipe with real mayo and any kind of milk is added. It wouldn't hold up well. My mother always used Miracle Whip Salad Dressing  when making Potato salad, in place of mayo with a T of mustard for color if taking to a picnic or when we catered small gatherings.. That added the sweetness without adding sugar. Every time we made it someone wanted the recipe. It was the miracle whip that made the difference. No need for sugar or vinegar. Just double the amount of MW in place of mayo. It holds up better without refrigeration longer.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"slmurray7@yahoo.com"},"reviewBody":"<p>Wonderful potato salad. Quick and easy. I misread the recipe and added sour cream instead of evaporated milk, but it was still excellent. The only variation I made was to add celery seed, and slightly less sugar. Will be making again and again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Dr.C"},"reviewBody":"<p>Made this for a summer picnic last June and it was great! I left the evaporated milk and sugar out of the recipe. the texture was perfect and the flavor was great. It also wasn't too dry or too moist, but just right! This is now my go-to potato salad recipe<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Debbie291"},"reviewBody":"<p>I have always mashed and mixed the egg yolk with the mayonnaise mixture. My family calls this my \"egg salad potato salad.\" After trying the original recipe submission, we cut the sugar in half (just personal preference). Thank you for submitting the recipe.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SonyaR"},"reviewBody":"<p>Have made mine this way for years---learned from my MIL. Love it!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Nadine445"},"reviewBody":"<p>Made it exactly as written. Way too watery, taste was just ok. Will not make it again.<\/p><p>I will be making another potato dish to serve with dinner.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSailboat"},"reviewBody":"This reminded me of when I was growing up, great trip down memory lane.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCactus"},"reviewBody":"My husband loved this.  It took me back to when my sister made potato salad and it was delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBandAid"},"reviewBody":"Really good, simple recipe.  Notice she doesn't add sweet pickles but a bit of sugar instead.  This is a good, creamy potato salad.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePlanet"},"reviewBody":"PERFECT!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleLeaf"},"reviewBody":"I usually use sour cream mixed with the mayo rather than evap milk, which I don't always have on hand, and I don't add the sugar - neither did my mom!  Otherwise this is pretty much the same recipe my family has used for a long time.  Sometimes I use green onions rather than mess with a big onion.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBandAid"},"reviewBody":"Very good. My kind.. not soupy!  I used Kraft light mayo.  Added a bit more onion and 6 eggs added in and skied two for top. Definitely making again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHat"},"reviewBody":"This potato salad is delicious!  I will make this again and again.  Thank you for sharing this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBucket"},"reviewBody":"I do switch it up sometimes and make some changes, but this potato salad is by far our favourite in our house just the way it is","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleApple"},"reviewBody":"To Sandie: Read the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTooth"},"reviewBody":"This is fabulous!  I realized as I made this that it is similar to deviled eggs.  We are a no\/low sodium home so I eliminated the salt.  Still tastes great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Mama's Potato Salad","description":"This old fashioned potato salad tastes just like the one mom used to make","url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/VD4240_042417_H.mp4","duration":"70.08","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/VD4240_042417_Thumb.jpg","advertising":true,"jw_id":"aEqScogh","jw_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/aEqScogh-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/aEqScogh\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"06\/12\/2018"},"rms_legacy_id":"4240","romance_copy_dek":"Everyone needs a reliable potato salad recipe in their repertoire, and this one is classic in its simplicity. 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