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Classic Potato Salad Recipe

There's nothing like a picnic with some juicy burgers, savory baked beans, and a classic potato salad recipe. This recipe equals summer at our house!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 223 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds potatoes
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups salad dressing Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups diced cucumber

Instructions

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  1. Wash, peel and cut potatoes into bite-size pieces.
  2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until the potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes depending on the size of the potato chunks.). Drain the potatoes and put them in a large bowl.
  3. Put the eggs in another saucepan and add water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil, and then let the water and eggs boil gently for 5 minutes.
  4. Drain the eggs and cover them with ice cold water. Allow the eggs to sit in the cold water while you mix up the dressing.
  5. For the dressing, combine the sugar, salt, mustard, salad dressing, vinegar and pepper. Mix until completely combined. Set aside.
  6. Once the eggs are cool enough to touch, drain the water. Peel the eggs and dice them, then add them to the potatoes.
  7. Pour the dressing over top the eggs and potatoes and mix until the potatoes are covered.
  8. After the salad is completely cooled, add the diced cucumber. If you add this while the potatoes are still warm, it will soften the cucumber.
  9. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • If you'd like a little more crunch to your potato salad, add some celery or onion!

Nutrition Information

Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 748mg (31%) Potassium 862mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 160IU (3%) Vitamin C 22.2mg (25%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 6.7mg (37%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223

% Daily Value*

Calories 223kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 748mg 31%
Potassium 862mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 160IU 3%
Vitamin C 22.2mg 25%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 6.7mg 37%

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