Description
Classic American-Style Potato Salad is a creamy, tangy dish that embodies the spirit of summer picnics and barbecues. This delightful salad features tender potatoes combined with crunchy celery, sweet red onion, and zesty dill pickles, all enveloped in a rich mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a side for grilled meats or sandwiches, this potato salad is easy to prepare and sure to please guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup diced dill pickles
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Wash and place the potatoes in a pot covered with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
- Cool and Chop: Once cool, chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, diced pickles, celery, and onion.
- Combine Everything: Gently fold the warm potato chunks into the dressing mixture until coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Stir gently before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg