Bacon, Black Olive, Potato Salad

This is our world famous Potato salad.  We've been making it for 30 years and it is among the most requested recipes we make.  Enjoy!

Bacon, Black Olive, Potato Salad

8 Lbs. Russet potatoes

4 sticks celery, chopped

1 bunch scallions, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped into 1/4 inch cubes

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped into 1/4 inch cubes

1 Lb. bacon fried crisp, drain and crumble

2 - 2 1/4 oz can sliced black olives, drained

2 cups heavy mayonnaise

2 tsp. yellow mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

Boil potatoes, with skin on, until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.  Remove

potatoes from water and let cool overnight in the refrigerator.  Peel

potatoes and cut into 3/4 inch cubes.

In a large mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, olives, bacon, bell

pepper, scallions, and celery.  Mix well and then fold in potatoes.  If

needed add a little more mayonnaise.  Salt and pepper to taste. 

Serves 12 to 15.