American-Style Potato Salad Recipe

Name: American-Style Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped; 2 pounds medium waxy-style potatoes, quartered (6 to 8 potatoes); Kosher salt; 2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped; 2 large eggs; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons pickle relish; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; Juice from 1/2 a lemon; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 pounds medium waxy-style potatoes, quartered (6 to 8 potatoes)
Kosher salt
2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped
2 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons pickle relish
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Juice from 1/2 a lemon
Freshly ground pepper

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Soak the onions in a small bowl of cold water for 15 minutes.
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Drain.
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Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with cold water to cover by about 2 inches and season generously with salt.
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Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until fork tender, about 8 minutes.
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Drain, transfer the potatoes to a large bowl, and mix with the onions and celery.
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Set aside to cool.
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Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for 7 minutes.
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Drain and transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water until cool, about 5 minutes.
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Peel and roughly chop the eggs.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, relish, mustard, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
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Carefully mix the mayonnaise into the potatoes with a rubber spatula.
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Add the eggs, taking care not to break them up too much.
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Season the salad with pepper to taste.
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Serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped, 2 pounds medium waxy-style potatoes, quartered (6 to 8 potatoes), Kosher salt, 2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped, and more.

Yes, American-Style 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-Style Potato Salad

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