Homestyle Potato Salad

This classic potato salad is creamy, well-balanced, and made with simple, familiar ingredients. It’s the kind of dependable side dish that works for potlucks, holidays, and everyday meals alike.

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Homestyle Potato Salad

A classic, creamy potato salad made with tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy mustard-mayo dressing. Simple, traditional, and perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

• 6-10 whole potatoes, peeled, diced and boiled until tender
• 9 large eggs hard boiled
• 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
• 2 large whole dill pickles, diced finely with juice or about 1 cup
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• salt & pepper, to taste
• paprika to sprinkle on top for garnish if desired

Instructions

Instructions

• Boil diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain well and allow to cool slightly.

  Peel hard-boiled eggs. Chop 6 eggs and set aside. Slice remaining 3 eggs for garnish.

  In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, celery salt, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.

  Add chopped onion, diced pickles, and chopped eggs to the dressing. Mix well.

  Gently fold in the cooked potatoes until evenly coated.

  Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

  Transfer to a serving dish. Top with sliced eggs and sprinkle with paprika, if desired.

  Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.

Notes

• This salad can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

  Stir gently before serving to redistribute the dressing.