Amish Potato Salad Recipe

Taste the tradition! This authentic Amish potato salad recipe, passed down through generations and sold at a local farmers market, is unbelievably creamy and sweet. Unlike ordinary potato salads, this one boasts a unique sweetness that will leave you craving more. The secret? A slow, absorbing dressing! Follow our instructions carefully, especially step 3, to achieve the perfect balance of creamy sweetness. You control the dressing, adding a little at a time to reach your ideal consistency. Make it today and savor the taste of Amish country!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 375.7 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.0 (7 Reviews)
Amish Potato Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Amish Potato Salad

  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped
  • Salad Dressing
  • Sugar
  • Prepared Mustard
  • Vinegar
  • Salt
  • Milk

How to Make Amish Potato Salad

  1. Boil cubed potatoes until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. While potatoes cook, hard-boil eggs. Once cooled, peel and chop eggs.
  3. In a large bowl, combine finely chopped onion and celery.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the chopped potatoes and eggs into the onion and celery mixture.
  6. Pour in about half of the dressing. Gently mix to coat. Taste and add more dressing as desired. For a richer flavor, consider adding the dressing in stages - mix in some, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, then add more dressing and mix again before serving. This allows the potatoes to absorb the flavors beautifully.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Before serving, gently stir and taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

152g

Fat

12g

Carbs

22g