Description
Indulge in the flavors of summer with this creamy and tangy homemade potato salad. This classic dish combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes, crunchy vegetables, and zesty dressing for a delightful side that’s perfect for picnics and barbecues. Easy to make and customizable, it’s sure to bring joy to your gatherings while evoking warm memories of sunny days spent with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the potatoes. Place them in salted boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them cool completely before cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
- While cooling, finely chop the celery and dice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, salt, pepper, and paprika. Gently fold together until well mixed.
- Adjust seasoning according to preference.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg