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Ultimate Potato Salad

Ultimate Potato Salad: Creamy, Tangy Bliss for Your BBQ

Ultimate Potato Salad is the perfect creamy and tangy side for summer gatherings, embodying cherished BBQ memories.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds starchy potatoes (e.g. Russet) Peel and dice.
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced onion Scallions can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs Chopped; optional but recommended.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with plain Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard Can use Dijon for more flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Do not add to boiling water.
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the peeled and diced potatoes in a large pot of boiling water for 10–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, white vinegar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Once cooled, gently fold the potatoes into the dressing. Add diced celery, onion, and chopped eggs. Mix until evenly coated.
  4. Cover the salad tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) to allow flavors to merge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill overnight and mix dressing before adding the potatoes for even flavor distribution.

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