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Classic Potato Salad


  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A timeless potato salad recipe that combines creamy dressing with tender potatoes, perfect for gatherings and picnics.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 medium potatoes (approximately 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. Begin by scrubbing, peeling, and cutting the potatoes into one-inch cubes.
  2. Place the potato cubes into a large pot and cover them with water.
  3. Boil the potatoes over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, testing doneness with a fork.
  4. Once done, drain the cooked potatoes and allow them to cool.
  5. Transfer the cooled potatoes into a large mixing bowl.
  6. Chop the onion and celery, adding them to the bowl with the potatoes.
  7. Hard-boil the eggs, cool them, and peel. You can either push the eggs through a cooling rack over the potato mixture or chop them and add them directly.
  8. Prepare the dressing by mixing the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, pickle relish, white vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  9. Gently fold the dressing into the potato mixture.
  10. Finally, sprinkle sliced spring onions and paprika over the top for flavor and presentation.

Notes

Let the potato salad chill for at least an hour before serving to enhance the flavors.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: potato salad, side dish, picnic recipe, classic recipe