American Potato Salad Recipe

This classic American Potato Salad recipe is perfect for your next summer picnic, barbecue, or potluck! Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavor, this easy-to-make side dish will be a crowd-pleaser. Made with perfectly boiled potatoes, crisp celery, and a homemade creamy dressing, this potato salad is sure to become a family favorite. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 403.5 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.3 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for American Potato Salad

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How to Make American Potato Salad

  1. Boil 2 pounds of potatoes until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly. Dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes.
  2. While potatoes are cooling, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and 1/2 cup finely chopped celery to the mayonnaise mixture. Stir to combine.
  4. Gently fold in the cooled potatoes and 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

16g

Carbs

17g

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