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    Old Fashioned Potato Salad

    Published on May 29, 2018 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A Delicious Old Fashioned Potato Salad. No frills here. Just the way they've been making it for years.
     
    Old Fashioned Potato Salad

    I think we can all agree that Potato Salad is a must at any BBQ, especially Memorial Day or July 4 BBQ’s. Just like its close cousin the Macaroni Salad, there’s always a debate on how wet/dry the salad should be. This Old Fashioned Potato Salad strikes a nice balance between the two.

    Old Fashioned Potato Salad

    You can easily control the “wetness” by the amount of mayo you add to the potato mixture. Personally, I found that 1 ½ Cups of mayo gave me the consistency I wanted but you can add another ½ Cup or so to your personal liking. Nothing fancy with this Old Fashioned Potato Salad, just a classic Potato Salad that you must bring to your next BBQ.

    For more great recipes with Hard-Boiled Eggs, I suggest you check these recipes out:

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    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Old Fashioned Potato Salad recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Potatoes, Sweet Onion, Hard Boiled Eggs, Sweet Dill Pickles, Dill Relish, Celery, Mayonnaise, Yellow Mustard, Salt & Pepper and Paprika.

    🥣 How to Make Old Fashioned Potato Salad

    Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in a 5-quart pot with a little salt added to the water. Boil for approximately 7 to 8 minutes (check for firmness around the 5-minute mark).
    Drain well and rinse in cold water so the potatoes stop cooking.
    In a small bowl, combine chopped onion and eggs. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine pickles, celery, salt and pepper, mustard and mayonnaise.
    Once potatoes are cooled, fold in chopped onions and eggs. Add mayonnaise mixture to potato mixture and combine gently. At this point, if the salad seems dry, you can add additional mayonnaise.
    Garnish top with slices of hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle with paprika, if desired.

    Old Fashioned Potato Salad

    Old Fashioned Potato Salad

    A Delicious Old Fashioned Potato Salad. No frills here. Just the way they've been making it for years.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 7 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 360 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 5 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, Peeled & Cubed
    • 1 Small Sweet Onion, Diced
    • 6 Hard-Boiled Eggs
    • ¼ Cup Sweet Dill Pickles, Diced
    • ½ Cup Dill Relish
    • 1 Cup Celery
    • 1 ½ Cups Mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
    • Salt and Pepper, To Taste
    • Paprika
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    Instructions
     

    • Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in a 5 quart pot with a little salt added to the water. Boil for approximately 7 to 8 minutes (check for firmness around the 5 minute mark).
    • Drain well and rinse in cold water so the potatoes stop cooking.
    • In a small bowl, combine chopped onion and eggs. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine pickles, celery, salt and pepper, mustard and mayonnaise.
    • Once potatoes are cooled, fold in chopped onions and eggs. Add mayonnaise mixture to potato mixture and combine gently. At this point if the salad seems dry, you can add additional mayonnaise.
    • Garnish top with slices of hard boiled eggs and sprinkle with paprika, if desired.

    Notes

    → Make sure you don't overcook or undercook the potatoes!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 883mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 23.3mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 6.7mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Sharon

      June 23, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      I made this potato salad for a birthday party. I could not find celery that was to my liking, so I substituted with radishes which also gave it colour. It was a great hit and even the 3 and 5 year old kids loved it. Will definately make it again.

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