Description
This classic potato salad recipe is a family favorite, passed down through generations. Creamy, tangy, and full of flavor, it’s the perfect side dish for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering. Grandma’s Potato Salad will quickly become a staple in your recipe collection!
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 3 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups celery (finely chopped)
- ½ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
- paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and boil until fork-tender.
- Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, eggs, and dressing gently until coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld. Garnish with paprika before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mash some potatoes while mixing.
- You can use sour cream or Greek yogurt for a tangy variation.
- Best made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
