American Potato Salad Recipe

Name: American Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs potatoes; ⅓ cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; ½ cup finely chopped onion; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; fresh ground pepper; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup diced green pepper; 1 tablespoon celery seed; 1 ½ cups mayonnaise; 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; ⅛ teaspoon hot paprika

Servings: persons

4 lbs potatoes
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 ½ teaspoons salt
fresh ground pepper
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced green pepper
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
⅛ teaspoon hot paprika

1
In a large pot or a stockpot, cover the potatoes with a generous amount of cold salted water.
2
Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
3
Drain and peel the hot potatoes.
4
Cut into 1 inch cubes.
5
Mix the vinegar and sugar and then pour over the hot potatoes.
6
Add the onion and season with salt and pepper.
7
Set aside for 1 hour.
8
Toss the celery,green pepper and celery seeds into the potatoes.
9
Mix in the mayonnaise.
10
Correct the seasoning.
11
Decorate the top with the sliced eggs and sprinkle with the papkrika.

1092

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs potatoes, ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ cup finely chopped onion, 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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