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Creamy Potato Salad Recipe

Creamy Potato Salad Recipe That Wins Every Potluck

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A creamy and tangy potato salad perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for sandwiches.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 medium potatoes (around 3 pounds)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 4 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 spring onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Scrub, peel, and cut potatoes into one-inch cubes.
  2. Place potato cubes into a large pot and cover with water.
  3. Boil potatoes over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until firm-tender. Test with a fork.
  4. Drain potatoes and set aside to cool.
  5. Place cooled potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Chop onions and celery, then add to potatoes.
  7. Hard-boil eggs, cool, and peel them.
  8. Push eggs through a cooling rack over the bowl or chop and add to the mixture.
  9. Pour vinegar over the mixture.
  10. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, salt, and pepper.
  11. Fold dressing into the potato mixture.
  12. Garnish with paprika and sliced spring onions.

Notes

  • Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for best texture.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for better flavor.
  • Adjust mustard and relish to taste.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg