Description
A creamy, tangy, and satisfying Classic American Potato Salad perfect for summer cookouts, picnics, or as a nostalgic side dish. This easy recipe features tender potatoes, crisp celery, mustard-mayo dressing, and a touch of sweetness from relish.
Ingredients
2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, peeled and cubed
0.75 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
0.33 cup red onion, finely diced
0.25 cup sweet pickle relish
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
Paprika for garnish
Instructions
1. Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Add the slightly cooled potatoes to the dressing along with celery, red onion, sweet relish, and chopped eggs if using. Gently fold everything together until well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika right before serving.
Notes
Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red for best texture.
Let potatoes cool slightly before mixing to avoid a watery salad.
Customize with bacon, herbs, or even chopped pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: potato salad, classic side dish, summer recipes