Description
Old Fashioned Potato Salad is a classic side dish that brings comfort and nostalgia to any gathering. Creamy, tangy, and perfectly crunchy, this salad combines Yukon Gold potatoes, zesty dressing, and fresh vegetables for a delightful taste experience. Ideal for summer picnics or family barbecues, it’s a must-have addition to your recipe collection that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- ½ cup minced red onion
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform chunks. Place them in a large pot of cold salted water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding dill or paprika. You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; serve cold.