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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
2 lbs potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons dill
1/2 cup sweet vidalia onion, chopped
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Boil potatoes until tender, checking doneness with a pairing knife.

2

Allow boiled potatoes to cool until they can be handled, then peel them.

3

Cut the warm potatoes into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are not too small.

4

Prepare the dressing by mixing 1 tablespoon of mustard, 1.5 cups of mayonnaise, and the juice of 1 lemon in a bowl.

5

Add a sprinkling of salt and pepper to the dressing.

6

Incorporate dill into the dressing according to taste.

7

Add the cut potatoes to the dressing while they are still slightly warm, allowing them to absorb the dressing.

8

Chop a sweet vidalia onion into small pieces and add it to the potato mixture.

9

Chop 3 scallions and add them to the salad for additional flavor.

10

Cut 6 hard-boiled eggs into smaller pieces and mix them into the salad.

11

Stir the potato salad to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

12

Let the potato salad sit for a while before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

potbowlknifecutting boardspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

American Potato SaladClassic Potato Salad

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