Description
Old Fashioned Potato Salad is a classic side dish that brings nostalgia to any summer gathering. Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes are combined with crunchy vegetables and a tangy dressing, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply as a comfort food, this potato salad will be the star of your table, evoking memories of sunny days spent with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- 1/4 cup pickle relish (sweet or dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes. Place them in a large pot of salted water over high heat until boiling. Cook for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender but firm. Drain and let cool.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add Veggies: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and pickle relish.
- Incorporate Eggs: Gently fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Combine: Pour dressing over potato mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh herbs on top just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 170mg