Description
Classic Potato Salad is a nostalgic summer side dish that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. With its creamy texture and zesty flavors, this beloved recipe features tender potatoes mixed with crunchy celery and tangy pickles. Perfect for potlucks or family barbecues, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also sparks delightful conversations around the picnic table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 1/2 cup dill or sweet pickles, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in cold water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- While boiling, prepare hard-boiled eggs by cooking them in boiling water for 10-12 minutes. Transfer to ice-cold water for easy peeling.
- Chop the cooled potatoes, celery, pickles, and diced eggs.
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes with celery, pickles, eggs, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard; mix gently.
- Season with salt and pepper; chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg