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old fashioned potato salad with sliced egg on top.

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Here's a great recipe for an old fashioned potato salad made with hard boiled eggs and mayonnaise that's perfect for any summer party or family get-together.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium russet potatoes
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 celery ribs diced ~ 1 cup
  • 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

Instructions
 

  • Boil eggs. Cut a couple of slices to reserve for garnishing and chop the rest.
  • Peel and chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  • Boil potatoes in a large pot until fork tender or a little under approximately 15 minutes.
  • Drain and combine with celery and eggs in a large bowl.
  • Make the dressing by whisking the sugar, vinegar, old bay, celery salt, black pepper, and mustard.
  • Then add the mayonnaise. Stir well.
  • Toss the dressing with potatoes, eggs, and celery.
  • Place in a serving bowl and top with reserved egg slices and sprinkle with more old bay seasoning.
  • Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

You can increase or decrease the amount of dressing depending on your taste. Start with 3/4 of the amount above and add the rest if you think it needs more. Or make another batch or 1/2 a batch and add even more.
Too much mayo, add more (equal parts) vinegar and sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 293mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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