Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Picnic Potato Salad

Potato Salad is one of those picnic foods that sort of goes with everything.  I had never really tried to make it before.  I have always loved eating it, but had never tried to make it.

Mr. Homegrown has a major sweet tooth and is a lover of food.  That is why I married him.  We have a lot in common and all.  This potato salad is a sweet version.  You will love it.

He loves this potato salad.  I do too.  The big key ingredient in here is SUPER sweet pickles.  I always find them at our Church's bazaar.  These are the pickles that always look sort of blueish green.  Fall is the time that most church's will have their bazaars so now is the time to stock up on the super sweet pickles.  These pickles are way too sweet for me to eat by themselves, but they are the necessary ingredient in my chicken, tuna and now potato salads.  Go get you some.

Ingredients
2 cups of potatoes (I used Yukon gold) cubed and boiled until tender
1/2 cup of onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup of diced Super Sweet pickles
1/4 cup diced celery
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1-2 Tablespoons of the super sweet pickle juice
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Mix up everything but the potatoes in a bowl.  Whisk the dressing until smooth.  Add the potatoes and toss to coat.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least two hours before serving.  Potato salad is best cold.

Now fry up some chicken and put some potato salad beside it and have one last picnic before fall!

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17 comments:

  1. thanks for visiting my blog :) love yours!

    super sweet pickles are def a must!! i always have them in my potato salad too! looks delish.

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  2. Yum! I would love for you to link up to my new linky party -

    Creative Genius @ http://www.thecreativepaige.com

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  3. I love potato salad, too. This one looks delicious! Thanks for sharing on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

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  4. I could eat potato salad all day (and night!) Thanks so much for coming to the Lunchbox Love party :) See you next week...

    Lisa @ Allergy Free Vintage Cookery

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  5. Man I love potato salad. Anything covered in mayonnaise is a winner in my book. The sweet pickles sound like a nice touch. I'll have to try this.

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  6. I agree with Jennifer, everything covered in mayo rocks :) I have never made potato salad with sweet pickles before. Can't wait to try this!

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  7. sounds yummy love potato salad nearly a must at every get together

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  8. I LOVE potato salad. It is such a wonderful comfort food. Pin! I am a new follower and would love for you to link this up at my Savvy HomeMade Monday blog party at: http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/blog-party-9/

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  9. I adore potato salad, but I've never made a sweet version - I've gotta try this!

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  10. Hi Mamie, I am Mindie. I would love for you to share your potato salad and more at Bacon Time.
    A weekly linky fri-mon
    http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/09/any-linky-goes-17.html
    Come strut your stuff.

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  11. love potato salad!!! thanks for sharing your recipe!!! i love your blog/ the name is so darling!

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  12. Hi Mamie,
    This looks like a great potato salad. It has a very tasty combination that we would really enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week end!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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  13. Looks delish! Thank you for sharing your recipe.

    I would love for you to stop by and link up your recipe.
    http://www.thenotsofunctionalhousewife.com/2011/09/functional-friday-linky-party-1.html

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  14. I use sweet relish in my potato salad and tuna salad, but never thought to use actual sweet pickles. Bet it adds a nice extra crunch!

    Amy @ A Little Nosh

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  15. And today I have had a craving for potato salad. Thanks for linking to Success U @ TheStuffOfSuccess.com

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  16. YUM! This looks DELICIOUS! Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again tomorrow with more great projects!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  17. I have to confess, I'm not much of a sweet pickle girl, but your potato salad sounds so good that I have a hunch I'd be converted!!

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