Classic Homemade Potato Salad
Nothing beats a classic homemade potato salad with your summer meals…
Are visions of summer picnics or backyard barbeques dancing in your head? The perfect side to accompany a wide assortment of family-favourite meals is a classic, homemade potato salad. If you haven’t been blessed with a family recipe that’s been passed down in your family for generations, you can start the tradition in your family with this classic recipe.
Now you’ll have the perfect thing to bring to office potlucks and neighbourhood gatherings.
Classic Homemade Potato Salad Recipe:
You’ll Need
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp prepared mustard
- 1 Tbsp grainy Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp pickle juice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
- ¼ tsp celery seed
- 2 lbs potatoes (any kind, but baby reds, russet, or fingerlings work well)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- ¾ cup finely chopped celery (approx. 3 stalks)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced and quartered
- 4 green onions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
- Optional: paprika, for garnish
Prep and Cook
- To prepare the dressing, place all of the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
- Cut the potatoes in quarters, then boil in lightly salted water until fork tender. Drain well and cool.
- Place potatoes and hard-boiled eggs in a large bowl and mash.
Drizzle the dressing over top and fold in the celery, pickles, radishes, and green onions.
Mix well. - Taste for seasoning, and add more salt, mustard, or mayonnaise if needed.
Garnish with paprika, if using.
Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge for 3-4 hours to allow the flavours to marry.
