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Traditional Potato Salad Recipe

This is the best potato salad recipe. Skip the store bought stuff and make this delicious potato salad at home. This southern potato salad will be a hit!

Prep Time
20 mins
Refrigerate
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 347 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup refrigerated sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1/4 cup sweet onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill
  • 1/2 salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cut the potatoes into quarters and place them in a large stock pot. Fill the pot with cold water until it is 1 inch over the top of the potatoes. Set the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt and cook the potatoes for 13-15 minutes, until fork tender. You can also cook them in the Instant pot.
  2. In a medium bowl mix the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish including juices, mustard, celery seeds, paprika, and about 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth. Then chop the eggs, celery, onions, and dill.
  3. Once the potatoes are very tender, drain off all the water. Remove the loose peels and chop the potatoes into 1/2-inch chunks. It's okay if they are soft and crumbly. Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Gently mix in the dressing until it coats the potatoes well. Then stir in the eggs, celery, onions, and dill. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh dill and paprika.
  4. Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. If you have time to make it ahead, refrigerate overnight. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week

Nutrition Information

Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 423mg (18%) Potassium 644mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 172IU (3%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347

% Daily Value*

Calories 347kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 423mg 18%
Potassium 644mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 172IU 3%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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