Description
This Masterclass Classic American Potato Salad delivers everything you love about the traditional favorite—tender potatoes, creamy dressing, hard-boiled eggs, and a perfect balance of tangy, crunchy flavors. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg firm-fleshed potatoes (Charlotte, Amandine, or Yukon Gold)
- 150 g high-quality mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp mild mustard (American sweet or Dijon style)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 small red onion or celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp finely chopped pickles or sweet relish
- 1 tbsp white vinegar or pickle juice
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and place them whole and unpeeled into a large pot.
- Cover with cold water, add a generous amount of salt, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly until safe to handle.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes.
- Place the warm potato cubes into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with the vinegar or pickle juice.
- Gently toss to coat and allow the potatoes to absorb the flavor.
- Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs, red onion or celery, and pickles or relish.
- Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet paprika.
- Using a silicone spatula, gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 to 4 hours.
- Before serving, gently toss again and garnish with parsley, chives, or extra paprika.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
For the best flavor and texture, season the warm potatoes with vinegar before adding the dressing. Chilling the salad for several hours allows the flavors to fully develop and creates the classic American potato salad taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg