Best Basic Potato Salad — Salads recipe

Best Basic Potato Salad

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 543 kcal  · Salads

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Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Best Basic Potato Salad is a must-try. Made with potatoes, mayonnaise, mixed herbs and cider vinegar. Easy step-b…

This Best Basic Potato Salad relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as potatoes, peeled and chopped, mayonnaise, cider vinegar and small onion, chopped. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 543 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Salads
Servings: persons

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