Description
This Old Fashioned Potato Salad recipe is a classic side dish perfect for picnics and barbecues. Creamy and flavorful, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 3 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup celery (diced)
- 1/2 cup onion (diced)
- 3 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
Garnish:
- paprika for garnish
- fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add potatoes, celery, onion, and eggs, then gently stir until well coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in sweet pickle relish or chopped dill pickles.
- You can also prepare this a day ahead for best flavor.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more mayonnaise if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
