American Potato Salad

American Potato Salad

3 lbs red potatoes, cleaned & cut into 3/4-inch chunks

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

3/4 cup mayonnaise (regular or light)

1/2 cup minced sweet pickles

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 ribs celery, chopped

3-4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled & chopped coarse (optional)

3 Tbsp minced red onion

3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

Cover potatoes with water completely in a large pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, 10 minutes. Drain. Toss warm potatoes with red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, pickles, mustard, celery, red onion, parsley and egg (if using). Toss chilled potatoes with mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt & pepper. Keep refrigerated until serving.