Description
This Old Fashioned Potato Salad is a creamy, classic side dish made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crisp celery, red onion, and a perfectly balanced mayonnaise and mustard dressing. It delivers comforting, traditional flavor in every bite and makes the perfect addition to BBQs, picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg (2.5 lbs) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 g) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–15 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool slightly.
- While the potatoes cook, boil the eggs for 9–10 minutes. Transfer to cold water, peel, and chop.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar over the warm potatoes and gently toss. Let them cool for several minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, remaining vinegar, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Add chopped celery, red onion, parsley, and chopped eggs to the dressing. Stir to combine.
- Gently fold the cooled potatoes into the dressing mixture, taking care not to mash them.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with a light sprinkle of paprika before serving.
Notes
Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the best texture, as they hold their shape well. For extra tang, add a splash of pickle juice or chopped pickles. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir in a spoonful of mayonnaise before serving if the salad appears slightly dry after chilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg