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A bowl of classic potato salad with chopped celery and herbs

Quick way to grow Potato Salad

This recipe offers a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious potato salad, perfect for any occasion. It combines classic ingredients for a creamy, flavorful side dish that's ready in no time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs potatoes
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 0.5 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs chopped
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Garnish (Optional)
  • to taste paprika
  • 1 tbsp chives minced

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and let cool slightly before cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, diced celery, chopped red onion, and hard-boiled eggs.
Making the Dressing
  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  2. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Finishing Touches
  1. Stir in the fresh parsley, then cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Before serving, garnish with paprika and fresh chives if desired.

Notes

For best results, make the potato salad a few hours ahead of time and refrigerate it to allow the flavors to deepen. You can also add other ingredients like chopped pickles or bacon bits for extra flavor and texture.