All-American Potato Salad with Eggs and Sweet Pickles

Step 1

FOR THE POTATOES: Place potatoes in a 4- to 6-quart pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer, stirring once or twice to ensure even cooking, until a thin-bladed paring knife or a metal cake tester inserted into the potato can be removed with no resistance (25 to 30 minutes for medium potatoes and 15 to 20 minutes for new potatoes). Drain; cool potatoes slightly and peel if you like. Cut potatoes (use a serrated knife if they have skins) into 3/4-inch cubes while still warm, rinsing knife occasionally in warm water to remove gumminess.

Step 2

Layer warm potato cubes in medium bowl; sprinkle with vinegar, salt, and pepper as you go. Refrigerate while preparing remaining ingredients.

Step 3

Mix in remaining ingredients; refrigerate until ready to serve.