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close-up of a creamy potato salad recipe with hard-boiled egg slices on top, garnished with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of paprika.

potato salad recipe

A classic, creamy, and tangy potato salad recipe salad that’s perfect for summer cookouts, family reunions, and potlucks. The potatoes stay firm, the dressing is flavorful without being too heavy, and it only gets better the next day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side dish Salad
Cuisine: American Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes -Chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • 6 large Eggs - Hard-boiled and peeled
  • 2 stalks Celery - Diced into small pieces
  • ½ cup Red onion -Minced
  • ½ cup Dill pickles - Chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise - Base for the creamy dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard - Adds tang to the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar - For a bit of acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar - -Adds slight sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon Salt -Season to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - For seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - For color and a bit of smoky flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill Optional - for extra flavor
  • ½ cup Chopped bacon -Optional for a smoky taste
  • ¼ cup Green onions - Optional for a mild onion flavor
  • 1 Bell pepper - Diced optional for added crunch

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot (For boiling the potatoes )
  • 1 Sharp Knife (To chop the potatoes and vegetables)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (To mix all ingredients together )
  • 1 Potato masher (Optional for mashing a couple of egg yolks into the dressing for added richness)
  • 1 Colander (For draining the potatoes after boiling )

Method
 

  1. Cut potatoes, bring to boil, and simmer until tender.
  2. Peel eggs, chop celery, onion, and pickles.
  3. Whisk together mayo, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix potatoes, veggies, and dressing; chill for 2 hour

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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