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The Best Homemade Potato Salad

A cozy classic potato salad filled with creamy potatoes, zesty dressing, and memories shared around the picnic table.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium potatoes (about 3 pounds)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare the potatoes: Wash thoroughly and cut into chunks. Boil until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Cool and chop: Let the potatoes cool and chop the onion, celery, and spring onions. Hard-boil the eggs.
  3. Whisk together the dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, relish, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix all together: Gently fold in the potatoes, onion, celery, spring onions, and chopped eggs.
  5. Chill and serve: Cover and let chill for at least one hour.

Notes

Serve with extra spring onions or paprika. Great with grilled meats or as a picnic dish.

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Keywords: potato salad, summer recipe, side dish, family gathering, classic recipe