Description
Classic potato salad is a timeless dish that perfectly balances creamy textures and zesty flavors. This beloved recipe combines Yukon Gold potatoes with crunchy celery, tangy mustard, and hard-boiled eggs, all enveloped in a rich mayonnaise dressing. Ideal for summer picnics and barbecues, each bite of this potato salad transports you to joyful gatherings filled with laughter and love. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough to serve at any occasion, this classic dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Wash the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into even chunks. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 3. Stir in chopped celery and red onion; gently fold in diced hard-boiled eggs.
- 4. Combine the cooled potatoes with the dressing in a large bowl; toss until evenly coated.
- 5. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg