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Easy Picnic Potato Salad
This Easy Picnic Potato Salad recipe makes your classic American potato salad that is perfect to take to a picnic or potluck this summer.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 156 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red boiling potatoes scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 small celery stalks chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped Maille Cornichons gherkins
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Maille Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Dash paprika
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain once more.
- Cut potatoes into 1 inch pieces. Place them in a bowl, pour in vinegar, and add salt and pepper. Add chopped celery and cornichons. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard until everything is combined. Chill, covered, until ready to serve. Sprinkle with dried parsley and a dash of paprika before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
496mg
(21%)
Potassium
695mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
36IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 695mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.