Classic Potato Salad Recipe
This Classic Potato Salad recipe is a timeless favorite that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering. Creamy mayo dressing coats tender red potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and crunchy vegetables for a delicious side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 1 1/2–2 pounds red potatoes
Dressing:
- 3–4 hard boiled eggs
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2/3 cup mayo
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with 2 inches of cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Prepare Potatoes: Cool potatoes under cold water, peel if desired, and let them cool.
- Make Dressing: In a bowl, combine mayo, milk, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix potatoes, eggs, celery, and onion. Pour dressing over and coat evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: potato salad, classic recipe, side dish, picnic food, barbecue side
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