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Classic Potato Salad
An easy, Classic Potato Salad recipe that's creamy, delicious, made with Yukon Gold Potatoes, hard boiled eggs, pickles, celery, and a creamy homemade dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Refrigerate
2 hrs
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the salad
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 4 hard boiled eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard (or half dijon)
- 2 dill pickles , finely chopped, + splash of pickle juice
- salt and pepper
- 2 ribs celery , chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion , chopped
Instructions
- Boil and Chop Potatoes: Place the whole, unpeeled potatoes in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the water completely from the pot and then cover the pot with a lid to allow the potatoes to steam for 5-10 minutes. Peel potatoes, if desired, and cut them into 1/2 inch chunks.
- Make Dressing: Separate egg yolks from the whites of the hard boiled eggs and place the yolks in a bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork and then stir in the mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, a splash of pickle juice, and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Assemble: Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes. Chop the egg whites and add them to the potatoes along with the celery, onion, and pickles. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend.
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Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: potato salad can be made 1-2 days ahead of time. It tastes best if refrigerated for at least a few hours before serving. Store leftover potato salad in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
326mg
(14%)
Potassium
656mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
193IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 193IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.