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Classic American Potato Salad

Classic American Potato Salad: Your Summer BBQ Essential

Classic American Potato Salad is the perfect crowd-pleasing side for summer BBQs, combining creamy mayo, tender potatoes, and fresh veggies.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds Russet Potatoes can substitute with red or golden potatoes
  • 1 cup Celery finely chopped
  • 1 cup Onion finely chopped, choose white, yellow, or sweet onion
  • 4 large Hard Boiled Eggs chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise full-fat or avocado mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Distilled Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard yellow or Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish or use dill relish
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and cube the Russet potatoes into uniform 1-inch pieces. Place in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 7-8 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and cool.
  2. Finely chop the celery and onion, and dice the hard-boiled eggs. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled potatoes with chopped celery, onion, salt, and black pepper, tossing gently to mix.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and sweet pickle relish until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and stir gently to coat, ensuring potatoes remain intact.
  5. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the potato salad to chill enhances the flavor. Be gentle when mixing to maintain the integrity of the potatoes.

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