All-American Potato Salad (Printable Version)
Creamy, tangy potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, celery and red onion - the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 1.2 kg Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
02 - 1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)
→ Dressing
03 - 240 ml mayonnaise
04 - 2 tbsp yellow mustard
05 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tsp sugar
07 - ½ tsp celery seed (optional)
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Mix-ins
09 - 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
10 - 2 stalks celery, finely diced
11 - ½ small red onion, finely diced
12 - 2 tbsp chopped sweet pickles or relish
13 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 tbsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, celery seed (if using), salt, and pepper to form the dressing.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the warm potatoes with the dressing.
04 - Add the eggs, celery, onion, pickles, and parsley. Mix carefully to coat all ingredients without mashing the potatoes.
05 - Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 35 minutes plus chilling time
- Uses simple pantry ingredients most home cooks already have
- Easily customizable to your taste preferences
- Makes excellent leftovers that taste even better the next day
02 -
- Perfect for make ahead meals - it actually tastes better after 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Contains approximately 320 calories per serving, making it a reasonable side dish option.
- Can be safely stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
03 -
- Boil potatoes with skin on, then peel while warm for easier handling and better texture.
- Add dressing to potatoes while they are still slightly warm for maximum flavor absorption.
- Taste and adjust seasoning again just before serving as flavors change during chilling.