Classic Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Classic Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup hellmans real mayonnaise (or fresh homemade, recipe follows); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 cups cooked potatoes, Cubed (5-6 medium potatoes); 1/2 cup onion, Diced; 1 cup celery, Diced; 1/4 cup jalapeno, Diced (optional); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, Chopped; 2 eggs, boiled and chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup hellmans real mayonnaise (or fresh homemade, recipe follows)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups cooked potatoes, Cubed (5-6 medium potatoes)
1/2 cup onion, Diced
1 cup celery, Diced
1/4 cup jalapeno, Diced (optional)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, Chopped
2 eggs, boiled and chopped

1
If potatoes are not cooked, peel and cube, boil in salted water for 12 minutes. Boil the eggs in the same liquid to save time, right on top of the potatoes for about 8 of the 12 minutes and scoop out!
2
Whisk to combine mayo, vinegar, salt, sugar and garlic powder.
3
Stir in potatoes, onion, celery and jalapeno (if using) and parsley.
4
Top with chopped or sliced eggs and sprinkle with paprika for color.
5
OPTIONAL FRESH MAYO:
6
In a small food processor add:
7
1 whole egg and 1/2 teaspoon of ground or dry mustard for 30 seconds.
8
Add 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt and 2 teaspoons lemon juice and mix for 8 seconds.
9
Add 1-1/4 cup oil in a slow stream while machine is on until mixture thicken to mayo. So fresh and yummy and EASY!

1070

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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 cup hellmans real mayonnaise (or fresh homemade, recipe follows), 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Classic Potato Salad falls under the Drinks & Smoothies 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.

Classic Potato Salad

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