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potato salad recipe

Irresistible 5-Ingredient Potato Salad Recipe You Need Now

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and delicious potato salad recipe perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and chopped eggs to the bowl.
  4. Gently toss until all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For creamier texture, mash a few potatoes while mixing.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour for better flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: potato salad, easy potato salad, classic potato salad, picnic salad