====== Midwest Style Potato Salad ======


===== Ingredients =====

  * 2 pounds red and/or yellow new potatoes, quartered
  * ¼ teaspoon salt
  * 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise or salad dressing
  * 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  * ½ teaspoon salt
  * ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  * 1 cup thinly sliced celery (2 stalks)
  * ⅓ cup chopped onion (1 small)
  * ½ cup chopped sweet or dill pickles or sweet or dill pickle relish
  * 6 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
  * Paprika (optional)

===== Directions =====

  - In a medium saucepan, place potatoes, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and enough water to cover. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until just tender. Drain well; cool slightly.
  - Meanwhile, for dressing, in a large bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Stir in the celery, onion, and pickles. Add the potatoes and eggs. Toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours. If desired, sprinkle with paprika before serving.