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Classic Potato Salad


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and creamy classic potato salad with crunchy vegetables, perfect for summer picnics and family gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 medium potatoes (around 3 pounds)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 4 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Scrub the potatoes and peel them, then cut them into one-inch cubes.
  2. Place potato cubes in a large pot, cover with water, and add salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 10 minutes or until tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
  4. Chop the onion and celery while the potatoes cool.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  6. Combine cooled potatoes with the chopped onion and celery in a large mixing bowl.
  7. Hard-boil the eggs, cool, and peel them before adding them to the potato mixture. You can chop them or push them through a cooling rack.
  8. Fold the dressing into the potato mixture with the spring onions and paprika.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Notes

Refrigerate potato salad for at least an hour before serving to meld flavors. Garnish with spring onions and paprika for presentation.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: potato salad, summer recipe, picnic food, side dish