Amish Potato Salad

Name: Amish Potato Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium white potatoes with skin; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped; 2 eggs, beaten; ¾ cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar; ½ cup milk; 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

Rating: 4.51 stars

125 Ratings
104 Reviews
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This is like the potato salad I grew up with in Pennsylvania Dutch country. This has a sweet and sour dressing and is distinctively yellow.

By melissa master cavell

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.

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Step 2

While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together 2 eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in the vinegar, milk, and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Refrigerate until cool, then stir in the mayonnaise.
Step 3

Peel the potatoes if desired, and cut into medium dice. Place in a large bowl, and toss with the onion, celery, carrots, celery seed and hard-cooked eggs. Gently fold in the dressing. Refrigerate until serving. I personally like this to sit for at least a day before serving to let the flavors blend, but you may serve it as soon as it is chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

497 calories; protein 8.6g; carbohydrates 49g; fat 30.5g; cholesterol 162.6mg; sodium 425.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (104)

Most helpful positive review

Barbara Bailey Fisher

08/06/2005

Made it for the 1st time last night and we all loved it. Very creamy. Next time I won't add as much sugar but will keep everything else the same. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

heidi41271

09/20/2005

This turned out tasty but too runny. Read More

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(14)

125 Ratings

5 star values: 90
4 star values: 18
3 star values: 11
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 3

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Barbara Bailey Fisher

08/06/2005

Made it for the 1st time last night and we all loved it. Very creamy. Next time I won't add as much sugar but will keep everything else the same. Read More

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(94)

Nancy Wojo

09/26/2005

Everytime I make this potato salad everyone wants the recipe. I use a little more onion no carrots and celery only if I have it. I also add a little extra celery seed to the dressing. I top the salad with sliced hard boiled eggs and sprinkle with paprika for a finished look. Read More

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(58)

KPTWMN

06/13/2005

Wonderful! I also omitted the carrots (our least favourite veggie)as well as the butter. I also reduced the sugar to a scant 1/2 cup and added 1 tablespoon of celery seed to the dressing. I increased the apple cider vinegar from 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup and instead of plain milk I used buttermilk. I also made the dressing in the microwave. After the dressing cooled I mixed it in with the spuds and added a good handful of chopped fresh dill. This is our "summer salad of the year"! Thanks MelCavell. Read More

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Cat Berner

03/02/2007

I've made this recipe several times now and I like the sweet flavor of it though sometimes I decrease the sugar a bit. I don't like celery so I substitute about a teaspoon of celery salt and I use green onions. This doesn't replace my standard potato salad recipe but its great for a change of pace. Read More

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C2DRVRSWYF

09/25/2005

Tastes just like I remember my Great Grandmother's potato salad tasting. Sogood! Definitely a keeper. Read More

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(21)

Carla Brown

08/04/2004

Thanks for a delicious recipe. I've made a different cooked dressing for years and this one is much creamier. I added salt & celery seed to my own taste since an amount wasn't listed. I also added green pepper & olives (personal preference). This dressing would also be great for cole slaw & macaroni salad. Read More

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mema

10/23/2004

This was so good even though I didn't add the carrots and I had only celery seasoning instead of celery seeds it still turned a real keeper..: Read More

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georgi porgi

01/18/2011

I've used the same potato salad recipe for years and decided to try yours.I think it's delicious and sure hubby will like it too.Thanks for the recipe. Read More

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(16)

heidi41271

09/20/2005

This turned out tasty but too runny. Read More

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(14)

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Amish Potato Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 496.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 17 %

carbohydrates: 16 %

dietary fiber: 19 %

sugars:

fat: 47 %

saturated fat: 37 %

cholesterol: 54 %

vitamin a iu: 64 %

niacin equivalents: 28 %

vitamin b6: 37 %

vitamin c: 56 %

folate: 15 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 10 %

magnesium: 17 %

potassium: 24 %

sodium: 17 %

thiamin: 6 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Barbara Bailey Fisher

08/06/2005

Made it for the 1st time last night and we all loved it. Very creamy. Next time I won't add as much sugar but will keep everything else the same.

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Nancy Wojo

09/26/2005

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KPTWMN

06/13/2005

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Cat Berner

03/02/2007

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C2DRVRSWYF

09/25/2005

Tastes just like I remember my Great Grandmother's potato salad tasting. Sogood! Definitely a keeper.

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(21)

Carla Brown

08/04/2004

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mema

10/23/2004

This was so good even though I didn't add the carrots and I had only celery seasoning instead of celery seeds it still turned a real keeper..:

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(17)

georgi porgi

01/18/2011

I've used the same potato salad recipe for years and decided to try yours.I think it's delicious and sure hubby will like it too.Thanks for the recipe.

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heidi41271