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Close-up of a creamy classic potato salad recipe garnished with paprika and fresh dill in a blue bowl.
Oliver Grant

The Best Classic Potato Salad Recipe

A classic and creamy potato salad made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing, hard-boiled eggs, crisp celery, and sweet onion, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Potato Salad
  • 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes or Klondike Goldust potatoes
  • 2 cups mayonnaise your favorite brand
  • 1 cup refrigerated sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard or 1 part yellow + 1 part dijon
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4-5 hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
  • Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk/spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut potatoes into quarters, place in a large stockpot, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, add 1 tablespoon salt, and cook for 13-15 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. While potatoes cook, combine mayonnaise, relish, mustard, apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; stir until smooth. Chop eggs, celery, onions, and dill.
  3. Drain cooked potatoes, remove loose peels, and chop into 1/2-inch chunks. Gently mix in the dressing, then stir in chopped eggs, celery, onions, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with fresh dill and paprika.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours; the flavor improves on day two. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.

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