Description
Classic potato salad is a timeless dish that brings comfort and nostalgia to any gathering. With its creamy texture, crunchy vegetables, and zesty dressing, this dish is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family dinners. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s no wonder this classic recipe has become a staple at summer events. Whether served as a side or a main dish, this potato salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes (Russets or Yukon Gold)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped pickles (sweet or dill)
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in diced celery, red onion, and pickles into the dressing mixture.
- Gently incorporate the cooled potatoes without mashing them.
- Stir in the chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg