Description
This Classic American Potato Salad is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for barbecues, family gatherings, or weekday lunches. Featuring tender red or Yukon gold potatoes, crunchy celery, red onions, and hard-boiled eggs, all tossed in a rich mayonnaise and mustard dressing. This easy recipe is a go-to choice when you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, summer side dishes, or an easy recipe to take to a potluck. Balanced, hearty, and delightfully nostalgic—this potato salad never goes out of style.
Ingredients
3 pounds red or Yukon gold potatoes
4 large hard-boiled eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
3 celery stalks chopped
1 small red onion diced
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles or sweet relish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and chop the potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Boil them in salted water until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, chopped pickles or relish, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
3. Dice red onion, celery, and hard-boiled eggs. Add them to the potatoes along with the dressing. Fold gently to combine.
4. Stir in chopped dill, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
6. Before serving, sprinkle with paprika, green onions or chives, and garnish with egg slices if desired.
Notes
Use waxy potatoes like red or Yukon gold for best texture.
Letting the salad chill for at least 1 hour enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: classic potato salad, summer sides, creamy salad, picnic food, easy recipe