Description
My Old Fashioned Potato Salad is creamy, tangy, and full of comforting flavors. Made with boiled waxy potatoes, hard-cooked eggs, celery, red onion, and a homemade dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and vinegar, this classic side is perfect for family dinners, BBQs, and picnics. Chill before serving for best results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg waxy potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until tender, drain and cool.
- Cook eggs, peel, and chop.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in potatoes, eggs, celery, and onion.
- Mix in parsley, taste, and adjust seasoning.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use waxy potatoes to keep chunks firm. Fold gently to avoid mashing the potatoes. Add herbs last for maximum freshness. Can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 90