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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
1/4 cup sweet relish
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/4 cup minced green pepper
1/4 cup minced white onion

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

Rinse and dry the potatoes.

2

Prepare a bowl of room temperature to cold water to prevent the potatoes from browning after cutting.

3

Peel the potatoes.

4

Cut the potatoes into thirds or quarters, ensuring they are not chunky, and place them in the cold water immediately after cutting.

5

Change the water to rinse off the starchy water after cutting all the potatoes.

6

Boil the potatoes in water until they are fork tender, checking for no resistance with a fork.

7

Boil the eggs in water that has been brought to a boil first, being gentle to avoid cracking the eggs.

8

Once the potatoes are fork tender, remove them from the boiling water and cool them on a sheet pan without rinsing them in cold water.

9

Prepare the mayonnaise mix by combining mayonnaise, yellow mustard, red wine vinegar, black pepper, salt, and white sugar in a bowl, mixing until creamy and well balanced.

10

Taste the mayonnaise mix and adjust with more yellow mustard, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper if needed.

11

Season the cooled potatoes with salt and pepper before mixing in the mayonnaise mix.

12

Add the minced green pepper and minced white onion to the potatoes and mix gently to combine.

13

Cut up the boiled eggs and add them to the potato mixture.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

sheet pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

American Potato SaladClassic Potato Salad

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