Flo's Potato Salad

— -- Ingredients for Flo’s Potato Salad:

6 large eggsA pinch plus 2 teaspoons salt3 pounds new potatoes, washed and quartered1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 Creole or whole-grain mustard3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon hot sauce3/4 cup finely chopped red onions1/2 cup chopped green onions or scallions (green part only)1 tablespoon chopped garlic1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions for Flo’s Potato Salad:

1. Put the eggs in the saucepan and cover with water, add the pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and boil for two minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let stand for ten minutes. Drain, then cool in a bowl of ice water. Peel and chop.

2. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan with 1 teaspoon of the salt and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until fork-tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain. Let cool to room temperature.

3. In a large salad bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, red onions, green onions, garlic, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Whisk to blend. Add the eggs, potatoes, and bacon and toss to coat evenly. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Makes 6 to 8 servings