Potato Salad, USDA

Ingredients

Potatoes, as purchased(9 pounds, 5 ounces)9.313 pounds
Fresh celery, chopped(1 pound, 2 ounces)1.125 pounds
Fresh onions, finely chopped7½ ounces
Sweet pickle relish, undrained6 ounces
Fresh large eggs, hard-cooked, chopped (optional)12 each
Reduced calorie salad dressing or lowfat mayonnaise(1 pound, 10 ounces)1.625 pounds
Salt, kosher1 tablespoon
Ground black or white pepper1 teaspoon
Dry mustard1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Steam potatoes at 5-6 pounds of pressure for 30-45 minutes, or boil for 30-40 minutes. Cool, peel, and dice into 1⁄2″ cubes.
  2. Add all other ingredients. Mix lightly until well blended. Spread 5 lb 9 oz (approximately 1 gal 1⁄2 cup) into each shallow pan (12″ x 20″ x 2 1⁄2″) to a product depth of 2″ or less. For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Portion with No. 6 scoop (2⁄3 cup).

Recipe Notes

CCP: Cool to 41° F or lower within 4 hours.