Empty Bowl Potato Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 lbs potatoes (prefer small red potatoes, but any will do)
• 3 stalks celery (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
• 3/4 cup dill relish (trust me on this)
• 8 hard-boiled eggs (really, it's not too many)
• 1 cup bacon bits (hormel, oscar meyer or homemade)
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons celery seeds
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon salt

Recipe

• 1 boil whole potatoes in lightly salted water until easily penetrated with skewer or knife. do not peel. cube potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place in large mixing bowl.
• 2 add diced onions, chopped celery, dill relish and bacon bits to the potatoes, but do not stir yet.
• 3 in a separate medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and spices. mix thoroughly until "dressing" is smooth and consistent.
• 4 begin adding to potato mixture, lightly tossing until well coated and all ingredients are evenly distributed.
• 5 peel and coarsely dice hard boiled eggs, add to potato salad and toss to incorporate fully.
• 6 can garnish with whole black olives and parsley sprigs if desired.
• 7 can be served warm or cold.