Description
American Potato Salad is the quintessential side dish that elevates any gathering with its creamy texture and flavorful ingredients. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or family dinners, this salad harmonizes tender potatoes with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, you can add your favorite ingredients like pickles or herbs for a personal touch. Let it chill in the fridge to enhance the flavors, making it the ideal make-ahead option. Enjoy this classic dish that brings comfort and joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large russet potatoes or 4 large Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 celery stalk (sliced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (diced)
- ¾ cup mayo
- ½ tbsp mustard
- 1 ½ tbsp apple cider or white vinegar
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: ¼ tsp paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large stockpot covered with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine celery, green onions, diced eggs, mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Gently fold in the cooled potatoes.
- Transfer to a serving dish, cover, and chill in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg