Empty Bowl Potato Salad

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 bit (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

Directions

1. 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. 2

   Add diced onions, chopped celery, dill relish and bacon bits to the potatoes, but do not stir yet.

3. 3

   In a separate medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and spices. Mix thoroughly until "dressing" is smooth and consistent.

4. 4

   Begin adding to potato mixture, lightly tossing until well coated and all ingredients are evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Peel and coarsely dice hard boiled eggs, add to potato salad and toss to incorporate fully.

6. 6

   Can garnish with whole black olives and parsley sprigs if desired.

7. 7

   Can be served warm or cold.