Classic Potato Salad

Name: Classic Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 6 h 40 min
Ingredients: 2 lb red and/or yellow new potatoes; ¼ tsp salt; 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 2 stalks celery; ⅓ cup sweet onion; ½ cup sweet or dill pickles; 6 hard-cooked eggs

January 18, 2022

Total Time: 6 hrs 40 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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Classic Potato Salad

Cuisine: American Courses: Side Recipe Keys: Gluten Free

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 20 mins Rest Time 6 hrs Total Time 6 hrs 40 mins

Ingredients

Servings

2 lb red and/or yellow new potatoes (quartered)
¼ tsp salt
1 ¼ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tbsp yellow mustard
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 stalks celery (thinly sliced)
⅓ cup sweet onion (chopped)
½ cup sweet or dill pickles (chopped)
6 hard-cooked eggs (coarsely chopped)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan place potatoes, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and enough water to cover. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until just tender. Drain well; cool slightly.
Meanwhile, for dressing, in a large bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Stir in the celery, onion, and pickles. Add the potatoes and eggs. Toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours.