"The Food Channel" has 68 easy to fix recipes for Spring weeknight dinners. Number 17 on their slideshow is Potato Egg Salad. This is a delicious twist on an old favorite that is sure to please. It is a unique change from traditional potato salad with eggs added, and will certainly have your taste buds desiring more. This meal hack is just in time for warmer weather and will delight those who celebrate with food during Lent, Passover, or Easter Sunday. This recipe takes only 10 minutes to prepare, and 20 minutes to cook. A total of only half an hour yields four servings and this meal is considered easy by the Food Network Kitchen, from the Food Network magazine.

Preparing the potato egg salad is simple

To begin, you need to boil one pound of halved new potatoes for 10 minutes. Next, add four eggs to the water; then remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Pour in one cup of frozen peas; and cover for 60 seconds. Drain; peel and quarter the eggs, then toss with two teaspoons of lemon juice, three tablespoons olive oil, and add parsley and mint. Sprinkle a little pepper and salt.

You now have a salad with potatoes and eggs that was prepared in much less time than the traditional potato salad recipe. Remember that you can always add the spices and garnishes that please your pallet.

If you need more than four servings you can simply double or triple the recipe depending on how many people you plan to feed. This is a meal hack you will probably want to utilize more than once after you try it.

Variations to the potato egg salad recipe

Recipes are never based on the letter of the law, therefore, variations to this salad will make it your own.

You may choose to boil the eggs and potatoes separately or add another vegetable instead of peas. Perhaps you want two or even three veggies along with the eggs and potatoes. A dash of vinegar or another dressing will add flavor and you can always cut the eggs into halves, or slices instead of quarters. A little Paprika can be added to brighten up the color.

If you enjoy the potato egg salad, then make sure you check out the other 67 meal shortcuts on the Food Channel slide show. They are also easy to fix and pleasing to the eye as well as the palate. These meal hacks are simple and will give you quick ways to feed your family, not only this spring but also throughout the rest of the year. Remember to be creative and add your own touch to make the meals special.