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Potato Salad

Cultural Context

Potato salad is a classic American dish often served at barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings. Its origins can be traced back to various European potato salads, but the American version typically features mayonnaise and hard-boiled eggs. This dish is versatile, with many regional variations incorporating different ingredients like bacon, pickles, or herbs.

AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
5 cups diced potatoes
1/2 cup celery
1/4 cup onions
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: white potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

1

Add 5 cups of diced potatoes into a cooking pan.

2

Cover the potatoes with fresh cold water.

3

Place the pan on a burner set to high heat until it starts to boil.

4

Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-high and cook the potatoes for 20 minutes, adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

5

After about 18 minutes, check the potatoes for tenderness with a fork.

6

Drain the potatoes in a colander in the sink.

7

Add the drained potatoes back into the pan and mix in the celery and onions while they are still hot to infuse flavors.

8

In a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, the remaining salt, and pepper, and whisk together to make the dressing.

9

Chop the hard-boiled eggs to your desired size and add them to the bowl with the potatoes, celery, and onions.

10

Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently incorporate everything together until well combined.

11

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

cooking pancolanderbowlwhiskknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

American Potato SaladClassic Potato Salad

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