Description
Old Fashioned Potato Salad is a timeless classic that captures the essence of summer gatherings. Creamy, tangy, and packed with delightful textures, this potato salad features tender potatoes mixed with crisp celery and sweet red onions, all enveloped in a rich mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for barbecues or family picnics, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also brings back cherished memories of laughter and sunshine. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll enjoy creating a crowd-pleasing side that leaves everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup dill pickles or relish, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and cube potatoes into one-inch pieces.
- Cook cubed potatoes in salted water for about 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and let the potatoes cool before mixing.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in cooled potatoes, celery, onion, pickles/relish, and hard-boiled eggs if using.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg