Traditional Potato Salad Recipe
This is the best potato salad recipe. Skip the store bought stuff and make this delicious potato salad at home. This southern potato salad will be a hit!
Servings: 8
Cost: $6.57, $0.82 per Servings
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- ½ cup refrigerated sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 3 hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped
- 1 celery stalk diced
- ¼ cup sweet onion diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill
- ½ salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash 2½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut them into quarters, and place them in a large stockpot.
- Cover the potatoes with cold water until the water is about 1 inch above the potatoes.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt to the water and cook the potatoes for 13–15 minutes, or until they are fork tender. (You can also cook the potatoes in an Instant Pot if preferred.)
- While the potatoes cook, prepare the dressing by whisking together 1 cup real mayonnaise, ½ cup sweet pickle relish (including the juice), 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon celery seed, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
- Chop 3 hard-boiled eggs, dice 1 celery stalk, dice ¼ cup sweet onion, and finely chop 1 teaspoon fresh dill.
- Drain the cooked potatoes well. Remove any loose peels if desired, then chop the potatoes into ½-inch chunks. It's fine if some of the potatoes crumble slightly. Place the warm potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the potatoes and gently stir until the potatoes are evenly coated. Fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, diced sweet onion, and chopped fresh dill. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper if needed. Garnish with additional fresh dill and a light sprinkle of paprika, if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
