Classic American Potato Salad (Print Version)

Creamy, tangy salad of potatoes, eggs, celery, and mustard-mayo dressing for gatherings and picnics.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 900 g Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm chunks

→ Dressing

02 - 160 ml mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
04 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
05 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 0.5 teaspoon sugar

→ Vegetables

08 - 2 celery stalks, finely diced
09 - 0.5 small red onion, finely diced
10 - 4 tablespoons chopped dill pickles or sweet relish (optional)

→ Eggs

11 - 3 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and chopped

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley
13 - Paprika, for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain thoroughly and allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and sugar until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
03 - Add the warm, drained potatoes to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss to coat all the pieces evenly. Let stand for 5 minutes so the potatoes absorb the flavors.
04 - Fold in diced celery, red onion, pickles or relish (if using), and chopped eggs. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the potatoes excessively.
05 - Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.
06 - Before serving, garnish with chopped chives or parsley and a light sprinkle of paprika. Serve chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses easy to find pantry staples
  • Ready in under an hour
  • Naturally gluten free and vegetarian
  • Crowd pleasing flavor perfect for potlucks
02 -
  • Keeps well in the fridge for up to three days
  • Easy to double or halve for a crowd
  • No gluten in sight so it is great for sensitive eaters
03 -
  • Use week-old eggs for easy peeling after boiling
  • Let potatoes cool just slightly before mixing in the dressing to keep flavors bright and potatoes from falling apart
  • Sprinkle with paprika right before serving to keep the red color vibrant
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