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Classic Red Potato Salad in a serving dish on a red and white checkered cloth.

Classic Red Potato Salad Recipe

Discover the timeless flavors of our Classic Red Potato Salad, a creamy and tangy side dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 248 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium red potatoes, diced
  • 6 large hard boiled eggs diced
  • 3 - 4 celery stalks diced
  • 4 - 5 green onions chopped
  • 4 - 6 dill pickle spears finely diced
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Dill Pickle Juice optional
  • 2 Tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1 ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • Paprika and Chopped Parsley for Garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot add diced red potatoes. Add enough water to cover potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once the water is boiling, cook potatoes until fork tender. Approximately 15–20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes, rinse, and drain again. Allow to cool 30 minutes. Using a potato masher, slightly mash the potatoes. (This step is optional)
  • Add diced hard boiled eggs to cooled potatoes in large bowl. Add diced celery, onion, and pickles.
  • Add black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill pickle juice, and mustard. Add Mayonnaise. Mix until well combined.
  • Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 278IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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