My Grandma's Classic Potato Salad Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    228 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

My Grandma's Classic Potato Salad Recipe

This easy potato salad made with eggs, celery, and green onion was handed down from my grandma and features a tangy dressing that makes this truly the best recipe ever.

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Ingredients

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Potato Salad:

  • 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes , skin on (choose medium-sized potatoes)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (optional for adding flavor to potatoes)
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 celery stalks (ribs) , diced
  • 6 green onions , diced
  • 5 hard-boiled eggs , peeled

Dressing:

  • 1 ½ cups Miracle Whip , or mayonnaise if you prefer
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons celery seed
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • paprika , for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a lightly rolling boil over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (optional). Cook for 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork or paring knife. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  2. Peel the skins from the potatoes and cut into ½" to ¾" square pieces. Transfer the warm potatoes to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the white vinegar. Toss the potatoes with the vinegar and set the potatoes aside to cool, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Add the celery and the green onions to the potato mixture. Chop 4 of the hard boiled eggs and add to the potato mixture.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix the Miracle Whip, yellow mustard, celery seed, and ¾ teaspoon salt and pepper. Fold into the potato mixture and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Slice the last egg into thin slices and place them on top of the salad. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
  5. Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, I recommend making the salad one day before serving. Do not freeze potato salad, as the texture will change and it won't taste as good once thawed. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 675mg (28%) Potassium 840mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 336IU (7%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 675mg 28%
Potassium 840mg 18%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 336IU 7%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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