Description
Old Fashioned Potato Salad is a classic dish that combines creamy, tangy dressing with perfectly cooked potatoes, crunchy celery, and sweet pickles. This nostalgic recipe brings back memories of sunny picnics and family gatherings where laughter and great food are in abundance. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s the ultimate side dish for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. Enjoy each flavorful bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup diced sweet pickles
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
- Wash and peel the Yukon Gold potatoes. Cut into uniform chunks.
- Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water over high heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and diced red onion; stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped celery, sweet pickles, and finely chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Add cooled potatoes to the dressing mixture and gently combine until well coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding fresh herbs like dill or chives for added flavor. For extra crunch, consider adding crispy bacon bits.