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Classic Potato Salad

A creamy and classic potato salad recipe, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a comforting side dish. This easy-to-make salad combines tender potatoes with a tangy mayonnaise dressing, crisp vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Paprika for garnish

Method
 

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. Stir gently until well mixed.
  3. Add cooled potatoes to the dressing and fold gently until evenly coated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, remembering the flavors will meld as it chills.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with paprika, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  6. Serve chilled alongside your favorite grilled meats or enjoy on its own.

Notes

For best flavor, prepare the potato salad a few hours in advance and allow it to chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.