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Potato Salad

Classic Potato Salad (Easy Creamy Homemade Recipe)

This classic potato salad is creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Made with tender potatoes, crunchy celery, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing, it's the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, and family dinners. Even beginners can make this foolproof recipe with confidence.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs 900g Yukon Gold or red potatoes, skin on
  • 1 tsp salt for boiling water, plus more to taste
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or pickle juice
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill or chives chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Paprika for garnish