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Classic American Potato Salad: Discover the Perfect Recipe!

A classic American potato salad recipe that is creamy, tangy, and perfect for picnics and barbecues.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds baby potatoes Yukon Gold or red
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Begin by washing the baby potatoes thoroughly. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
  3. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into quarters or halves, depending on their size. Add the potatoes to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, red onion, and parsley. Mix until everything is well coated with the dressing.
  5. Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, chill for 2-3 hours.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, add an extra tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • You can customize this salad by adding ingredients like diced pickles, bell peppers, or bacon bits for added texture and flavor.

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