Description
Grandma’s potato salad is the beloved classic you remember and cherish. It’s creamy and tangy, delivering a comforting taste of home with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, cubed (peel the potatoes if desired)
- 6 hard boiled eggs, diced
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sweet Gherkin pickles, diced
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 3/4 tsp salt + 1/8 tsp black pepper
- paprika, optional garnish
- fresh chives, optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Add the potatoes to a large pot filled with salted water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Mash the potatoes: Drain the potatoes using a strainer, then put half of the potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Lightly mash half of the potatoes then add the remaining potatoes to the bowl.
- Mix it all up: Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl (eggs, onion, mayonnaise, pickles, mustard, salt & pepper) and mix well.
- Garnish: Add a light sprinkle of paprika and chopped chives to the potato salad for garnish if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 587mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 137mg