Uncle Bill's Simple Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Uncle Bill's Simple Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred); 4 large green onions or 4 large scallions, chopped; 8 large radishes, diced small; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced small; 2 large celery ribs, diced small; ¾ cup mayonnaise (Kraft Miracle Whip preferred); ½ cup sour cream; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; ½ teaspoon Hungarian paprika, for sprinkle on salad

Servings: persons

1
In a large cooking pot or a saucepan, add unpeeled potatoes and cover with water.
2
Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are just fork tender; DO NOT OVERCOOK.
3
Drain and immediately pour cold water over potatoes.
4
Drain after sitting for about 2 minutes.
5
Peel the skins off and discard.
6
When potatoes are cool enough to the touch, cut potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
7
Prepare the vegetables as noted and add to the cubed potatoes.
8
Add mayonnaise, sour cream, salt and pepper.
9
Mix gently with a large spoon until mixture is blended and well coated.
10
Adjust seasonings to taste.
11
The potato salad should be quite moist, NOT DRY.
12
Add additional sour cream if necessary.
13
Transfer potato salad to a bowl.
14
Sprinkle with Hungarian paprika and refrigerate for about 1 hour to chill.
15
Refrigerate any unused portion.

546

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 6 large potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred), 4 large green onions or 4 large scallions, chopped, 8 large radishes, diced small, 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced small, and more.

Yes, Uncle Bill's Simple 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!

Uncle Bill's Simple Potato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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