Aunt Rheny's Quick and Easy Potato Salad Recipe
- facethyfear
- Feb 23
- 3 min read

**Ingredients:**
- 10 medium potatoes
- 4 eggs
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 stalks of celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Paprika (for color)
- Relish, to taste
- Any other preferred spices
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**Instructions:**
1. **Chop Vegetables:**
- Finely chop onions and celery. Set them aside.
2. **Make the Sauce:**
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, relish, and any other preferred spices.
- Add a touch of paprika for color. Set the sauce aside.
3. **Boil Potatoes and Eggs:**
- Boil 10 medium potatoes and 4 eggs for about 45 minutes, until the potatoes are soft.
- Once cooked, pour out the water and refrigerate the potatoes and eggs until they are cool.
4. **Peel and Chop:**
- Once cool, peel the potatoes and slice them into bite-sized pieces using a knife.
- Peel the eggs and mash them up with a fork.
5. **Combine Everything:**
- In a large bowl, add the sliced potatoes, mashed eggs, chopped onion, and celery.
- Pour in the mayonnaise-mustard sauce mixture and mix everything together until well combined.
6. **Season and Serve:**
- Sprinkle with paprika for a touch of color.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Enjoy with fried fish or as a side dish!
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The Story Behind Aunt Rheny's Potato Salad
Growing up, I was lucky enough to have an aunt who made every moment feel special. Aunt Rheny’s house was always a place filled with love, laughter, and the smell of something good cooking. One of the most cherished memories I have is of her making her famous potato salad while frying up a batch of crispy, golden fish.

The kitchen would be filled with the sound of chopping onions and celery, the rhythmic clinking of bowls, and the comforting sizzle of fish in the pan. She had a way of making cooking look effortless, as if each dish was a masterpiece crafted from love and care.
Her potato salad is more than just a recipe—it’s a reminder of the warmth she brings to our family. She boils the potatoes until they’re perfectly tender, peels them with care, and slices them up just right. The eggs are mashed, the sauce is mixed with a perfect balance of mayonnaise, mustard, and spices, and everything is combined into one creamy, flavorful dish.
As she fries the fish, the smell fills the entire house, making our mouths water in anticipation. When the food is ready, everyone gathers around the table, laughing, talking, and sharing stories. Aunt Rheny’s potato salad, with its creamy texture and touch of paprika, paired with her perfectly fried fish, feels like a warm hug from the heart.
It’s meals like this that remind me of the power of food to bring people together. Aunt Rheny’s cooking isn’t just about feeding us—it’s about creating moments, memories, and connections that last a lifetime. Her potato salad is a testament to the love she pours into every dish, and I’m honored to share it with the world.
I hope you find as much joy and warmth in this recipe as we do. And if you have a recipe or a food story to share, we’d love to feature it on the FaceThyFear blog. Let’s keep spreading love, one meal at a time.

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