Homemade Classic Potato Salad Recipe

Potato salad plays an important role in any summer cookout or picnic. Make this easy potato salad recipe, then expect people to ask you for the recipe!

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword 4th of July Recipes, bbq, classic, Food, Labor day recipes, potato, potato salad, potluck, russet potatoes, side dish

Prep Time 45 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings Servings

Calories 280kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

4 medium russet potatoes peeled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoon sweet relish
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 hard boiled eggs
1/2 cup celery chopped
1/4 cup minced onion
2 green onions diced

Instructions

Place potatoes in a large pot of liberally salted water (I used 2 tablespoons). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are fork tender. Transfer to a colander and drain.
Place potatoes in a large bowl and use a potato masher to gently mash the potatoes. Leave them a bit chunky.
Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, granulated garlic, vinegar, sweet relish, salt and pepper.
Add celery, yellow onions, green onions and hard boiled eggs to a bowl. Pour dressing over the top. Gently mix. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
After the flavors have had a chance to meld, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve.

Notes

Like many dishes, I find that this tastes better the longer the flavors have to mingle. If you are planning an afternoon BBQ, make this salad that morning. It'll be perfect!

Nutrition information for estimation purposes only.

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