The Best Ever Potato Salad
A nostalgic and creamy potato salad perfect for summer picnics and barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon gold or red potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Rinse and scrub the potatoes. Optionally peel them. Cut into 1-inch cubes and boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Mix it Up: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until creamy.
- Drain and Cool: Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Combine with celery, onion, and dressing, gently tossing.
- Refrigerate: Cover and chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Stir gently to freshen it up before serving.
Notes
This potato salad gets better with time, making it an ideal make-ahead dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: potato salad, summer side dish, creamy salad, picnic food
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