mom's italian potato salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 large yukon gold potatoes
• 1 large cucumber, chopped
• 5 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup green olives with pimento, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup red vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. drain and cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
• combine the potatoes, cucumber, celery, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
• whisk together the olive oil, red vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. pour the dressing over the potatoes and vegetables; mix well. season with salt and pepper, then chill. stir the potato salad again before serving.