The Best Potato Salad Recipe

The Best Potato Salad Recipe

Salad
160 min
12 servings
216 kcal / serving

This is a classic potato salad recipe with just the right amount of crunch, tang, and creamy goodness to satisfy any appetite!

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ poundsyukon gold potatoes (or red potatoes)
  • 6hard-boiled eggs (chopped (optional))
  • 1 cupdiced celery
  • ½ cupsliced radishes
  • 2green onions (sliced)
  • paprika ( for garnish, optional)
  • ¾ cupmayonnaise
  • ¼ cupsweet relish (or dill pickle relish)
  • 2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoondijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
  • 1 teaspoongranulated sugar
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Peel the potatoes and cut them potatoes into bite sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well and cool completely.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, and salt & pepper. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Add the cooled potatoes and gently smash a few of them to make the salad creamier. Stir in boiled eggs if using, celery, radishes, and green onions. Mix well to combine.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving. Garnish with paprika if desired.