Mom's Best Potato Salad

(all amounts can be adjusted depending on how much you want to make)
 
3 lbs.  potatoes (small white or red are best) 
6-8 dill pickle spears, chopped (or 2 whole pickles) 
I like the Polish variety 
1 medium onion, chopped (optional) 
salt (to taste) 
2 cups (or as needed) Hellmann's
real mayonnaise (it really is the best) 
2-3 hard boiled eggs, sliced
paprika parsley (dried or fresh)

Boil potatoes until tender.  Remove skin, if desired
 (especially if using thick-skinned varieties), 
but leave on if using red potatoes.
Cut into bite sized pieces (try not to mash them). 
 Add chopped pickles, onion, salt, and mayo. 
 Gently stir to combine.  
Garnish with eggs, paprika, and parsley.
  Keep refrigerated.