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Old Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe

Old Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Mixing, Boiling, Refrigerating
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic Old-Fashioned Potato Salad recipe that brings back memories of grandma’s cooking. Creamy mayo dressing with a hint of tangy vinegar and mustard, combined with tender potatoes, crunchy celery, and savory onions, topped with chopped hard-cooked eggs.


Ingredients

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Potato Salad:

  • 6 medium potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 1/2 cups mayo
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pan, cover with water, and boil for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, mix mayo, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add cooked potatoes, celery, onion, and eggs to the dressing. Gently toss to combine.
  4. Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg