Description
Classic Potato Salad is a creamy, tangy, and satisfying side dish made with red potatoes, eggs, celery, and a simple mayo-based dressing. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or weekday meals, it’s a comforting staple that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 1 1/2–2 pounds red potatoes
- 3–4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- For the Dressing:
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place red potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool under cold water.
- Once cool, peel the potatoes (optional) and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped potatoes, eggs, celery, and onion. Pour the dressing over and mix gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley just before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped dill pickles or a splash of pickle juice for more tang.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayo to lighten it up.
- Mix in fresh herbs like dill or chives for added flavor.
- A dash of paprika or cayenne can add gentle heat.
- Best made ahead and chilled to deepen flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
