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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
6 eggs
10 red potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/3 cup dill pickle relish
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp celery seed
1 small onion
1/4 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers (optional)
1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

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

Place 6 eggs into a medium saucepan and fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the eggs.

2

Bring the water to a boil, cover, and remove the eggs from the heat. Let them stand covered for 15 minutes.

3

Place 10 red potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water.

4

Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot.

5

Simmer the potatoes until they're tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

6

Drain the eggs and cool them under cold running water, then peel and chop the eggs and set them aside in the refrigerator.

7

Drain the potatoes, cool them, and then refrigerate them until they're cold.

8

Peel the cooled potatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces, then set them aside.

9

In a large bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of ranch dressing, 1/3 cup of dill pickle relish, 2 tbsp of yellow mustard, 1 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/4 tsp of ground black pepper, 1/8 tsp of paprika, and 1/8 tsp of celery seed. Blend it all together.

10

Chop 1 small onion and add it to the bowl with the dressing.

11

Add the potatoes and chopped eggs to the bowl.

12

Optionally, add 1/4 cup of chopped pepperoncini peppers for extra flavor and crunch.

13

Gently toss all the ingredients together, working from the bottom to ensure the dressing coats everything evenly.

14

Optionally, add 1/4 cup of sliced black olives for extra flavor.

15

Cover the potato salad and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

medium saucepanlarge potlarge bowlknifecutting boardspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

American Potato SaladClassic Potato Salad

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