Description
My Easy Classic Potato Salad is a creamy, comforting side that’s perfect for any occasion. Soft potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crisp celery, red onion, and a tangy mayonnaise-mustard dressing come together for a timeless dish. Sweet pickle relish adds a subtle zing, while parsley and paprika add color. Ideal for family meals, picnics, or barbecues, this recipe is simple, quick, and full of love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds (700g) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Paprika, for a sprinkle
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until tender, drain, and cool slightly.
- Boil eggs, cool, peel, and chop.
- Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, relish, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Fold potatoes, eggs, celery, and onion into the dressing.
- Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Garnish with parsley and paprika before serving.
Notes
Use waxy potatoes for the best texture. Boil eggs with salt and vinegar for easy peeling. Make ahead — flavors improve after chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg