FOOD MEMORIES!
What’s the food that takes you to childhood?
Meatloaf? Spaghetti? Macaroni and Cheese?
For me, it’s my “Mom’s” Dill Pickle Potato Salad.
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I was a pretty picky eater so I don’t have a ton of things that I really remember loving after..grilled cheese…grilled cheese..grilled cheese. Plus, my mom had cancer when I was 9 and then again when I was 16; she passed a year later so there was a lot going on. BUT her potato salad was LOVE!
I don’t ever remember my mom working off a recipe when she made food for her five children…. and whoever else was around. She was more of a cook. You just make the food, right? A little of this and a little of that.
Unfortunately, that meant we didn’t have recipes after she was gone.
My brothers and I have tried to recreate some of the things we loved. I’ve played around with this dill pickle potato salad recipe for awhile. It’s not the same, but it’s as close as I can come.
I’m not sure if I was born to love dill pickles or if it was because of this potato salad. I love me a good dill pickle, maybe not pickle juice popsicles, but I could drink a tad bit of some pickle juice every now and again. No need to point out how weird I am….I am pretty aware.
Even if you aren’t inclined to drink the pickle juice, this recipe uses it so it doesn’t have to be thrown away, and it makes the potato salad yummmmy!
So remember before you throw away that pickle juice salvage it and share in one of my best food memories.
Here’s another treasured family recipe from The Mister’s family ~ Raisin Can Bread.
Now what’s your favorite food memory?
- 4 Large Potatoes (Russet) Ours potatoes were very large size. Adjust as needed.
- 4 Hard Boiled Eggs
- 4 Celery (Sliced)
- 6 Green Onions (Chopped)
- 4-6 Pickles (Chopped) (Add as many as you like/dice as fine as you like)
- 1 1/4 C Mayo (Best Foods/Hellmans -Add more if needed)
- 1/2 C Pickle Juice
- 2 Tsp Celery Salt Add more if needed
- 1 Tsp Mustard Regular (if desired)
- Paprika or pepper sprinkle on top if desired
- Peel and cube potatoes. Fill a large stock part of salted water and add potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for approximately 20-25 min or until tender. Immediately drain.
- While potatoes are cooking. Place eggs in a small pot. Fill with water until eggs are covered. Bring to a boil. As soon as the pot is at a boil immediately turn off the heat and place a lid on the pot. Set timer for 10 minutes and then rinse with cold water.
- While eggs and potatoes are cooking, chop celery, onions, and pickles.
- In a small bowl combine, mayo, pickle juice, mustard, celery salt, and mustard if desired. (In my particular pickle mixture, there is some garlic and pimentos that I added for addt flavor.)
- Once potatoes are drained, add to a large bowl. While warm, pour over mayo dressing over potatoes and stir together. Add veggies and eggs. NOTE: The more you stir the creamery the salad will be. If you want chunkier potatoes, stir as little as possible.
- Cover salad and refrigerate until cool. Sprinkle with paprika or pepper if desired.
- Tip - Make sure you taste it to see if it needs more of anything.
I love trying new potato salad recipes and this one sounds so good. My family would eat potato salad every night during the summer so I like to change it up. Thanks for the recipe!
AnnMarie, Potato Salad season will be upon us soon huh? Perfect for the picnic season. Thanks for stopping by!
Looks yummy. Maybe I’ll have to try your recipe since I’ve never really mastered it myself
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Kirstin, Oh this one brings me right to my childhood.
My grandmother made a similar salad! This brings back memories. Pinned.
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It brings back such wonderful memories for me too. Hope you get a chance to make some and remember to save that pickle juice 🙂
This sounds so yummy! And what a lovely way to remember your mum by with all those lovely memories! Definitely going to give your recipe a try! Thank you for sharing.
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If you like dill pickles, than this could be the one for you. I LOVE IT 🙂
I make mine fairly similar to this. I use Claussen Kosher dills (and def include the juice!) and sweet onions rather than green. I’ve never added celery – will give it a try!
I hope you do try it Missy. I may have to try your version too.
I used my favorite pickles with this recipe and I’m in love! Who knew pickles go so well with potato salad? (Not me!) Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Sam, So glad you got to try it. I do love me some pickles!
I have made many dill pickle potato salad recipes over the last few yrs and this is my favorite-just finished it-is just right-not too salty-thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!!!!!