Description
Classic Potato Salad is a beloved dish that brings comfort and nostalgia to any gathering. This creamy, tangy salad combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes with crunchy celery, zesty pickles, and hard-boiled eggs for a delightful texture and flavor. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, this recipe is simple to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Enjoy every bite of this crowd-pleaser at your next event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ? cup sliced green onions
- ? cup diced pickles (sweet or dill)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and cool before peeling.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Chop celery, green onions, and pickles finely; add to the bowl.
- Cut cooled potatoes into bite-sized cubes and fold into the dressing with chopped eggs.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika; mix gently.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg