Step 1

Step 1: Cook, cool and dice the potatoesTo prepare the potatoes for potato salad, first wash them well with tap water, peel them, and cut them into large chunks (about 3 inches) that are about the same size. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover them with cold water I do NOT salt the water at this point, as the salt may make the potatoes watery in the salad later.

Step 2

Bring the water to a boil, turn the heat down to medium high, and  boil (covered with the lid) for about 20 minutes. Check their doneness by poking them with a fork to see if it slides through easily. If so, they are done! Be careful not to overboil them, or they will start to crumble apart in the water.

Step 3

Once they are cooked, drain off the boiling water and toss them immediately with 1 Tablespoon vinegar. Let them sit in the vinegar in the heated pan for a few minutes. Then transfer to a colander to cool completely. (I put them in the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process.)

Step 4

Once cooled completely, dice into large dices – about 1 inch squares and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Step 2: Cook, cool, and dice/ slice the eggsWhile the potatoes are cooking, you can also get the eggs cooking as well.

Step 6

Place all 5 eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Place the lid on the saucepan.

Step 7

Turn the burner heat up to high and bring to a boil.

Step 8

Once the water starts a rolling boil, turn off the heat but leave the saucepan (with the lid on) on the burner.

Step 9

Set the timer for 10 minutes.

Step 10

When the timer buzzes, immediately drain off the hot water, and run a continuous stream of cold water over the eggs in the pan.

Step 11

Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, tap gently on the counter top to break the shell and peel.

Step 12

Place peeled eggs in the fridge to cool completely.

Step 13

Once they are cooled, dice 4 eggs into large-sized dices (3/4 inch) and slice one egg to garnish the top of the salad.

Step 14

Add the diced eggs into the bowl with the diced, cooled potatoes.

Step 15

Step 3: Add diced red onion and finely diced dill pickle to the bowl of potatoes and eggs. Stir to combine.Step 4: Make potato salad dressing

Step 16

To make potato salad dressing, mix together miracle whip, mustard, sugar, and salt & pepper. Then, do a little taste test!

Step 17

This is where your personal preference comes in, and it’s important! Do you wish it were a little sweeter? Then, add a little sugar. Does it seem too thick? Then add 1-2 Tablespoons milk.

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Step 5: Stir the dressing into the potato and egg mixture. Garnish with fresh cut chives, egg slices and a sprinkle of paprikaCover with plastic wrap and chill well in the refrigerator before serving.