Description
Old Fashioned Potato Salad is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for summer gatherings and cozy family dinners. This classic recipe features tender potatoes mingling with crisp celery and zesty pickles, all enveloped in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Each bite brings a delightful balance of textures and flavors, evoking cherished memories of picnics and barbecues. Easy to prepare and customizable, this potato salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- ½ cup dill pickles, chopped
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Potatoes: Wash and peel (if desired) the potatoes. Cut into bite-sized chunks and boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
- 2. Mix Your Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 3. Combine Ingredients: Add cooled potatoes, celery, pickles, and onion to the dressing. Gently fold until well-coated.
- 4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- 5. Serve: Scoop onto plates or bowls; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg