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Amish Potato Salad Recipe
4.6 from 42 votes

Amish Potato Salad Recipe

Amish potato salad is a creamy, tangy, and a staple side dish for summer. Mustard, sugar and celery seed give it a classic taste.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potato
  • 4 egg cooked
  • 2 celery diced, ribs
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar *see notes
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed

Instructions

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  1. Scrub, peel, and slice the potatoes.
  2. Put the potatoes in a pot of water and bring them to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes until tender.
  3. Drain potatoes and let them cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Hard-boil the eggs and cool them in ice water. Peel and slice the eggs.
  5. Dice the onion and celery.
  6. Mix the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, yellow mustard, salt, pepper, and celery seed in a medium bowl.
  7. Mix the potatoes, eggs, onion, and celery in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top. Stir until the veggies are coated in the mixture.
  8. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.

Notes

  • Reduce the amount of sugar if you prefer. Mayonnaise substitutes, like Miracle Whip, are sweeter than mayonnaise. So definitely consider cutting the amount of sugar if you are using that.
  • Add a few tablespoons of sweet pickle relish for even more tanginess.
  • Make sure not to overcook the potatoes. They are done when a fork goes in easily.
  • Reduce the amount of sugar if you prefer. Mayonnaise substitutes, like Miracle Whip, are sweeter than mayonnaise. So definitely consider cutting the amount of sugar if you are using that.
  • Yukon gold potatoes make the creamiest potato salad.
  • Add a few tablespoons of sweet pickle relish for even more tanginess.
  • Make sure not to overcook the potatoes. They are done when a fork goes in easily.

Nutrition Information

Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g (76%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 543mg (23%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 146IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 543mg 23%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 146IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.