Make this easy and simple Walmart copycat Old Fashioned Amish Style Potato Salad at home using a few simple ingredients. It's a great summer side dish that is sure to tickle your palate.
Wash the potatoes and peel them using a vegetable peeler.
Note - You can choose to keep the skin-on.
Cut them into ½-inch cubes. Soak the potatoes in water until ready to use.
Heat 2-3 cups of water in a pot over medium heat.
Once the water comes to a boil, add the potato cubes and 1 tablespoon salt to the pot and stir well.
Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low.
Cook covered for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the water and run the cooked potatoes under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down.
Tip – Do not over-boil the potatoes, they should be cooked yet intact. You can also cook some macaroni along with potatoes to make a cold Amish potato pasta salad.
Make The Dressing
Stir together all the dressing in a small mixing bowl.
Make The Salad
Add the cooked and cooled potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
Add chopped egg, celery ribs, red onions, and sweet pickle relish to the bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything well.
Note – Do not mix hot potatoes with the dressing, the dressing might split.
Check for seasonings and add more if needed.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.