American Potato Salad Recipe

Name: American Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into 3/4 inch dice; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons pickle juice; 1/4 cup pickles, dill finely chopped; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/2 small red onion finely diced; 1 each celery stalks finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into 3/4 inch dice
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons pickle juice
1/4 cup pickles, dill finely chopped
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 small red onion finely diced
1 each celery stalks finely chopped

1
Place the diced potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water and 1 teaspoon of salt.
2
Bring to the boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the potatoes are tender when pierced, about 10 to 14 minutes.
3
Drain in a colander, and spread onto a baking sheet or large shallow bowl.
4
In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons of pickle juice with the mustard.
5
Drizzle over the potatoes and toss gently to coat.
6
Refrigerate until cool, about 40 minutes.
7
In a small bowl mix the remaining ingredients to create the dressing.
8
Pour dressing over the cooled potatoes, toss to coat and refrigerate, covered, until chilled, another 30 minutes or more.
9
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

417

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into 3/4 inch dice, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons pickle juice, 1/4 cup pickles, dill finely chopped, and more.

Yes, American Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

American Potato Salad

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