Description
This Classic Potato Salad Recipe is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings. Made with tender waxy potatoes, crunchy celery, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, and a rich homemade mayonnaise dressing, this traditional side dish is simple to prepare and even better when made ahead. A timeless comfort food favorite that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- 1 cup (230 g) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 4 small pickles (gherkins), diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and place them in a large pot. Cover with cold salted water.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 20–25 minutes until fork-tender but still firm.
- Drain and let cool slightly. Peel while still warm and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar until smooth.
- Add the warm potato cubes to the dressing and gently fold to coat.
- Stir in chopped eggs, red onion, celery, pickles, and parsley.
- Mix carefully to avoid breaking the potatoes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Use waxy potatoes so the salad holds its shape. For best flavor, chill the salad for at least 2 hours or overnight. If the salad thickens too much after refrigeration, stir in a tablespoon of mayonnaise before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg