Margie’s Potato Salad (With Italian Dressing)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4

Margie's Potato Salad (With Italian Dressing)

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

330

Sugar

Fat

23g

Margie's Potato Salad is a classic American dish, made with boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, diced onions, celery, and eggs. The salad can be served as a side dish or as a meal on its own. Margie's version is unique as she adds Italian dressing, which gives the salad an extra tangy flavor. This recipe has been passed down from generation to generation and is often a family favorite during holiday gatherings. Margie's Potato Salad is an easy and budget-friendly dish that can be made in advance and refrigerated until serving time.

Instructions

1.	Wash and clean the potatoes, remove any dark spots with the tip of a knife. Cut into bite-size pieces.
2.	In a pot add the potatoes, star to boil on high heat. Boil for 15-20 minutes until tender.
3.	In the meantime, chop the onion, celery, and boiled eggs, set aside.
4.	When the potatoes are cooked, remove from the heat and drain. Let the potatoes cool to room temperature.
5.	In a large mixing bowl, add the Italian dressing to the potatoes. Add salt and pepper and mix well.
6.	Add the mayonnaise, celery, onion, and chopped eggs to the potatoes. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
7.	Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving, best served chilled.

PROS

Margie’s Potato Salad is an easy-to-make and delicious salad.
The combination of potatoes, eggs, and Italian Dressing give the salad a unique flavor.

This recipe is perfect for picnics, BBQs and any other get-together.

CONS

Potato salad should be consumed in moderation as it contains a high amount of calories and carbs, which can lead to weight gain if consumed in excess.

The dish contains mayonnaise, which is high in fat and can lead to high cholesterol levels.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
Mayonnaise, although high in fat, has some health benefits, it is a good source of vitamin E and can improve digestion.
The eggs in the salad are high in protein, which is essential for repairing and building muscle tissue.

	6 -8 medium potatoes
	1/4 cup onion , chopped
	1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/8 teaspoon pepper
	1/2 cup mayonnaise
	1/2 cup celery , chopped
	2 eggs ( hard cooked , chopped )