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; 10 to 12 small waxy-style potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and quartered; 2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons pickle relish; 1 tablespoon French's mustard; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
10 to 12 small waxy-style potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons pickle relish
1 tablespoon French's mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
Freshly ground black pepper

1
In a small bowl soak the onions in cold water for 15 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
In a medium saucepan cover the potatoes and 2 tablespoons salt with cold water by about 2 inches.
4
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until fork tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
5
Drain, transfer potatoes to a large bowl, and mix with the onions and celery.
6
Set aside to cool.
7
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, mayonnaise, parsley, relish, mustard, and lemon juice.
8
When the potatoes have cooled, carefully fold them with the mayonnaise mixture.
9
Season with pepper, to taste.
10
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

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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: 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped, 10 to 12 small waxy-style potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and quartered, 2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon 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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