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Best Homemade Potato Salad


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic, creamy potato salad that’s perfect for gatherings and makes for an easy and delicious side dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. Mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, and parsley to the dressing.
  4. Gently stir until the potatoes are well coated.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Serve cold or at room temperature; pairs well with grilled meats.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg