Fairview Center Potato Salad

This is a favorite potato salad recipe here in Monmouth; it's one of the specialties served at the Fairview Center Church summer ice cream social. - Jo

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c. vinegar
• 1/4 c. water
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• dash pepper
• 1 tsp prepared mustard
• 2 eggs, well-beaten
• 1 c. salad dressing
• 4 c. cubed potatoes, cooked
• 2 hard-cooked eggs
• 1 Tbs. minced onion
• 1/4 tsp. celery seed, opt.

Instructions:

1. Combine 1st six ingredients. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; gradually beat in well-beaten egg. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 min.
3. Beat in salad dressing.
4. Toss together remaining ingredients. Pour on dressing. Toss gently. Adjust seasoning if it's necessary (more salt and a little cream for extra creamy and flavorful).
5. Refrigerate several hours.