Independence Day Potato Salad

This is a delicious potato salad for any occasion. Make it for a picnic or cookout or take it along to a potluck supper.

• 2 pounds potatoes, washed
• 3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickles
• 1/4 cup drained pickle relish
• 1/4 cup sliced, pitted ripe olives, optional
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing, or to taste
• lettuce or mixed fresh salad greens, optional

Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until tender; cool, peel, and thinly slice the potatoes.

In a large bowl combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, picke, olives, and relish; toss gently to blend ingredients. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and gently fold in the mayonnaise or salad dressing; add more as needed.

Chill thoroughly. Serve on fresh salad greens.
Serves 6.