Description
My Grandma’s Classic Potato Salad Recipe is a delightful blend of creamy textures and tangy flavors, making it a beloved dish for any gathering. This easy-to-follow recipe brings together Yukon Gold potatoes, crisp celery, colorful green onions, and hard-boiled eggs, all tossed in a zesty dressing that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners, this potato salad is not just a side dish—it’s a comforting reminder of cherished family moments. With its fresh ingredients and nostalgic roots, it’s sure to become a staple in your home as well.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 green onions, diced
- 5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1.5 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1.5 teaspoons celery seed
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.75 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of cold water until fork-tender (30–35 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- Peel and cube the potatoes; toss them with white vinegar and let cool further.
- Add diced celery, green onions, and chopped eggs to the cooled potatoes.
- In a separate bowl, mix Miracle Whip, mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper; fold into the potato mixture.
- Garnish with sliced egg and paprika before chilling for at least one hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg