Description
This Old Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe is a classic American side dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings. Made with tender potatoes, creamy mayonnaise dressing, tangy mustard, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, it’s a flavorful and satisfying salad enhanced by crunchy celery, diced onions, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Garnished with paprika and fresh parsley, this traditional potato salad is easy to prepare ahead and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
Dressing
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Mix-ins and Garnish
- 1/2 cup celery (diced)
- 1/2 cup onion (diced)
- 3 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- Paprika for garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot, cover them with cold water, and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the potatoes for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are fork-tender but not falling apart. Once done, drain the potatoes well and let them cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the slightly cooled potatoes, diced celery, diced onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs into the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together to coat the potatoes evenly without mashing them.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 2 hours. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the salad to thicken to a perfect creamy texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the potato salad with a dash of paprika for color and a little fresh parsley if desired. Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in sweet pickle relish or chopped dill pickles before chilling.
- Prepare the salad a day ahead to allow flavors to develop fully.
- Adjust the creaminess by adding extra mayonnaise to your preference.
