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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 waxy potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup pickle juice
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup pickles, diced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup peas
1 can tuna, drained
1/2 cup beets, diced
1/4 cup chives, 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

Select waxy potatoes for the salad.

2

Boil the potatoes in a pot filled with cold salted water for approximately 20-30 minutes.

3

Drain the water and let the potatoes cool until they stop steaming.

4

Hard-boil the eggs for 10-12 minutes, then cool them.

5

Cut the boiled potatoes into cubes.

6

Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut them into small pieces.

7

Dice pickles and onion, and add them to the potato mixture.

8

Mix mayonnaise and mustard in a bowl, season with salt, pepper, and pickle juice.

9

Dress the potatoes with the mayo mixture and mix everything together.

10

Let the potato salad chill for at least two hours before serving.

11

Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

potbowlknifecutting boardspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

American Potato SaladClassic Potato Salad

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