A creamy, tangy old fashioned potato salad with egg, sweet pickles, and Yukon Gold potatoes. Easy to make ahead and full of classic flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized chunks (russet or yukon gold)
- 1 ⅓ cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup sweet relish
- ½ tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 4 large hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- ½ medium sweet onion, diced
Instructions
- Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat.3 pounds potatoes
- Once boiling, salt the water (if desired) and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart (about 8-10 minutes).
- Strain the potatoes and set aside for 10-15 minutes to cool slightly (potatoes should still be warm).
- Stir well to combine the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.1 ⅓ cups mayonnaise, ½ cup sweet relish, ½ tablespoon yellow mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Add the potatoes, eggs, celery, and onion. Gently stir to combine.4 large hard boiled eggs, 3 stalks celery, ½ medium sweet onion
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving (4+ hours is ideal).
Notes
Potatoes: Use Yukon Gold for a smoother texture or Russet for a creamier salad.
To test for fork-tender: Pierce a potato chunk with a fork—it should go through with slight resistance. If it crumbles or falls apart, it's overcooked. If it’s hard to pierce, cook a bit longer.
Don't skip chill time: Chill at least 2 hours to let flavors fully develop (overnight works great too).
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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