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Potato Salad

Creamy 2-Pound Potato Salad That Steals Every Picnic


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic potato salad recipe that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish. Simple, creamy, and full of flavor.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add cooled potatoes, celery, onion, and chopped eggs to the bowl.
  4. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add chopped pickles or fresh herbs.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Best served chilled.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: potato salad, picnic food, side dish, creamy potato salad