Mama's Potato Salad

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    331 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Mama's Potato Salad

This Mama's Potato Salad is a classic potato salad recipe made with potatoes, hard boiled eggs, sweet pickles, mayonnaise, mustard, spices, and a touch of green onion. This is the best potato recipe you will ever eat!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs. Yukon Gold Yellow, White, or Red Small Potatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon vinegar white or apple cider
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons mustard may add more if you want more flavor
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt Lawry's or regular salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped
  • 6 Green Onions or 1/2 Red Onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Sweet pickles chopped or Relish
  • 2 celery stalks chopped (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh herbs chopped (such as Parsley, Chives, or Dill)
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Instructions

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender but not falling apart. Drain water and place potatoes in a colander. Cover with a towel and let potatoes steam for 15 minutes. This will help them slowly and gently cook and become even more tender. Peel and cut into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with vinegar and gently toss.
  2. To cook hard-boiled eggs, place eggs in a pot and cover with water. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a rolling boil and then reduce heat, cover, and let sit for about 10-12 minutes. With a spoon, remove one egg and run under cold water. Peel and check for the desired doneness. Chop and slice hard boiled eggs.
  3. To make dressing: in a small bowl, stir together mayo, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Pour dressing all over potatoes and gently toss to coat being careful to not break up or mash potatoes. Add hard-boiled eggs, onions, pickles, celery (optional), and fresh herbs. Check for seasoning. The potatoes will become more flavorful as they soak up the dressing in the refrigerator.
  4. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving. Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and a sprinkle of Lawry's seasoned salt.

Notes

  • See the recipe post for FAQ's including what potatoes to use, how to keep it from becoming watery, what herbs to use, and how to store.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 886mg (37%) Potassium 535mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 284IU (6%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 331kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 886mg 37%
Potassium 535mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 284IU 6%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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