Old Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs red potatoes (or white); 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional); 1 carrot, grated (optional); 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 10 baby dill pickles, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

4 lbs red potatoes (or white)
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
1 carrot, grated (optional)
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
10 baby dill pickles, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
In large pot, cook potatoes over high heat using 1 tablespoon of salt added to just enough water to cover the potatoes. Boil until tender when pierced with a knife. Drain. Half or quarter potatoes as desired and set aside.
2
Hard boil eggs and cool. Peel and dice 2 of the eggs into 1/4 inch cubes. Slice the 3rd egg into 1/4 inch rounds and set aside for the garnish.
3
Combine diced egg, mayonnaise, celery seed, mustard, 2 teaspoons of salt and black pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
4
Add reserved potatoes to mayonnaise mixture. Add celery, red pepper, carrot, pickle, green onions and chopped parsley. Stir to combine.
5
Chill for 30 minutes or longer. Garnish with paprika and reserved hardboiled egg slices.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs red potatoes (or white), 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional), and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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.

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

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