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Classic American Potato Salad: The Perfect Side for 7 Gatherings


  • Author: ushinzomr

Description

A creamy, tangy, and delicious classic American potato salad, perfect for picnics and barbecues.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes recommended)
  • 1 cup of mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 cup of diced celery
  • 1/2 cup of diced red onion
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized cubes.
  2. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy.
  4. Drain the potatoes and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Add the cooled potatoes, diced celery, diced red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the mayonnaise mixture. Gently mix until everything is well combined.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

  • You can add other ingredients like pickles or bacon for extra flavor.
  • This potato salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 70

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