Description
Old Fashioned Potato Salad is a classic dish that combines creamy, tender potatoes with crunchy celery and a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, BBQs, or family gatherings, this nostalgic salad will have everyone coming back for seconds. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up a batch of this delightful salad in no time. Get ready to enjoy creamy bites full of flavor that evoke warm memories and smiles around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Once cooled, gently fold the potatoes with the dressing, celery, eggs, and green onions until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg