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Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

This classic potato salad recipe makes a creamy potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, celery, and relish. Perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes about 2.5 lbs, peeled & diced
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs peeled & chopped
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped
  • ½ cup dill pickle relish
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise use full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: paprika and chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add diced potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. This dressing is the heart of your creamy potato salad.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, onion, and relish. Pour dressing over the mixture and gently fold to coat—all that crunch and tang is what makes this dish shine!
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to let flavors meld. Chilling amps up the taste and texture for that perfect picnic-friendly side.
  5. Before serving, give it a gentle stir. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh parsley for color and flavor.
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