Red Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Red Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs new round red potatoes; 1 cup light mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing or 1 cup regular mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup dill pickle relish (can use sweet); ⅓ cup sliced green onion; 3 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Scrub potatoes thoroughly; cut into bite-size pieces.
2
In a large saucepan place potatoes and enough lightly salted water to cover potatoes.
3
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
4
Simmer, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender; drain.
5
Cool slightly.
6
In a very large bowl stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, pepper, and salt.
7
Stir in the pickle relish and onion.
8
Add the cooked potatoes and eggs.
9
Toss lightly to coat.
10
Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
11
Bacon-Avocado Potato Salad: Prepare as above, except before serving stir in 1 avocado, seeded, peeled, and chopped, and 3 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled.

556

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Fat

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 lbs new round red potatoes, 1 cup light mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing or 1 cup regular mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Red 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Potato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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