Old Fashioned Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- ¾ cup diced white onion
- 2 ribs celery
diced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
diced
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish)
(see Notes below for alternate choices
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- or to taste¼ teaspoon salt
- to tastefreshly ground black pepper
- paprika for garnish
Directions
- 1
Add unpeeled potatoes to a deep pot that has a cover. Add enough water to cover the potatoes and place over HIGH heat. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to MEDIUM, cover the pot and cook at a low boil for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a sharp knife. Drain and immediately rinse potatoes with cold water until cool enough to handle. Use paper towels to pull the peels off the potatoes and chop into small pieces.
- 2
Combine chopped potatoes, diced onion, and diced celery in a large mixing bowl. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and toss to combine.
- 3
In a small mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, celery salt, pepper, and pickle relish. Add to potato mixture and gently stir to combine. Fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- 4
Sprinkle with paprika, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or more.
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
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About this Recipe
Craving the nostalgic taste of a classic summer potluck? This fail-proof Old Fashioned Potato Salad recipe delivers on all fronts, bringing you that beloved creamy, perfectly seasoned side dish that's truly an old favorite.
This recipe shines by perfectly balancing simple, fresh ingredients to create a creamy texture and robust flavor profile. It's designed to ensure tender potatoes are lovingly coated in a rich, savory dressing that tastes just like the kind you remember from childhood gatherings.
Prepare for a delightful journey back to classic comfort with every spoonful of this Old Fashioned Potato Salad. You’ll experience the satisfyingly creamy texture of well-cooked Yukon Gold potatoes, perfectly complemented by the crisp bite of fresh celery and the subtle, zesty sharpness of diced white onion. The dressing itself is a harmonious blend of creamy mayonnaise, a hint of tangy yellow mustard, and the bright, sweet-and-sour notes of sweet pickle relish. Everything is brought together with just the right amount of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a touch of earthy celery salt, while diced hard-boiled eggs add a lovely richness and additional texture, making each bite truly satisfying.
This classic Old Fashioned Potato Salad is wonderful as written, but you can easily tailor it to your preferences. While sweet pickle relish is a cornerstone of its flavor, feel free to explore other pickle relishes if you desire a different taste profile. A dill pickle relish can introduce a tangier note, for example, or a hot relish for those who enjoy a subtle kick.
This Old Fashioned Potato Salad shines as the quintessential side dish for any casual meal, summer barbecue, or festive potluck. Serve it chilled alongside grilled meats, sandwiches, or even as part of a picnic spread. A light dusting of paprika before serving adds a beautiful, traditional touch of color.