Classic American Potato Salad
This Classic American Potato Salad is a timeless side dish made with tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, onion, and a creamy mayonnaise-mustard dressing.
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Ingredients
For Salad
- 2½ lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
- 3 large eggs
for the Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup celery finely diced
- ¼ cup onion finely diced
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.
- Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- Drain and allow the potatoes to cool slightly.
- Hard-boil the eggs, then peel and chop them.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Fold in the potatoes, eggs, celery, and onion until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Servings: 6
Calories: 320kcal