Pass Family Potato Salad Recipe

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Pass Family Potato Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs potatoes
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 large onion
  • 1/2 bunch celery
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 16 oz mayonnaise (i always use kraft)
  • 1 cup bacon bits

Directions:

  1. The night before you need the salad, boil the potatoes. I've used everything from Russet to Red potatoes. I don't recommend rather large potatoes, as they won't cook evenly.
  2. Wash the potatoes, and place them in a large pot. Place larger potatoes on the bottom. Fill with cool water, until maybe one inch above potatoes.
  3. Add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice to the water, and place on high to medium high heat. Bring to boil and remove lid. Continue boiling and set timer for 25 minutes. About half way through, I will stir/rotate potatoes. After 25 minutes I begin checking for doneness. A fork will penetrate and slide out easily, if they are done. (keep checking, with some stoves this can take up to 45 minutes)
  4. Remove from heat and drain. Place in Refrigerator to cool.
  5. When just cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into quarters. Place in a large bowl. (not metal)
  6. Mince Onion(s) and Celery in a food processor. If one is not available, dice by hand as small as possible.
  7. Add half of onion & celery mixture to the potatoes, and sprinkle top of potatoes with salt and pepper.
  8. Turn (mix) the potato mixture gently, with your hands. Add the rest of onions, celery, salt and pepper, and turn with your hands again. (using your hands gently, helps keep the potatoes from breaking up or getting mushy).
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. This enables to the potatoes to retain their firmness, and take in all the flavors. If you can't do it overnight, a few hours in the frige will make do.
  10. The next day, uncover and carefully cut the potatoes down to chunks, about 1 to 1 1/2 inch cubes.
  11. Add the mayonaisse. Add in parts, to determine how much you would like. Some people like it wetter, some like it dryer - so use your own judgement. Mix with your hands, again! (I know, gross - but it really does help keep the potatoes from getting all mushy!)
  12. Add some more salt and pepper to taste, and then add the bacon bits. (I use ready made Real Bacon Bits, but if not you'll need to pre-cook about a half pound of bacon and break into bits)
  13. Mix again, with your hands and wa-lah! A super tasty easy potato sald that everyone will love!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1524.59 Kcal (6383 kJ)
Calories from fat 978.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 108.74g 167%
Cholesterol 86.67mg 29%
Sodium 2594.32mg 108%
Potassium 2141.89mg 46%
Total Carbs 119.5g 40%
Sugars 26.63g 107%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g 73%
Protein 20.73g 41%
Vitamin C 14.5mg 24%
Vitamin A 5.7mg 189%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 199.8mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 193.06 Kcal (808 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.77g 167%
Cholesterol 10.97mg 29%
Sodium 328.52mg 108%
Potassium 271.23mg 46%
Total Carbs 15.13g 40%
Sugars 3.37g 107%
Dietary Fiber 2.31g 73%
Protein 2.63g 41%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 189%
Iron 0.7mg 32%
Calcium 25.3mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.8
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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