Easy Potato Salad

Easy Potato Salad

from culinaryhill.com
45 min

This old-fashioned recipe for Easy Potato Salad has probably been passed down by our grandmas for generations. It’s a summer classic destined for backyard barbecues, family celebrations, and picnics.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potatoes (peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks (see note 1))
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard ((see note 2))
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 medium onion (minced (about 1 cup))
  • 2 ribs celery (thinly sliced)
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
  • paprika (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, add potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, and enough water to cover. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well and cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and garlic powder.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, add potatoes, onion, celery, and chopped eggs. Add mayonnaise mixture and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper). Garnish with paprika.