Classic American Potato Salad
This American classic will be loved by everybody. Yellow potatoes mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, relish and topped with dill and parsley. Video: How to make Classic American Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 4 Pounds Alsum yellow potatoes peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Tablespoons Kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 6 Tablespoons Rice wine vinegar divided
- 1 ½ Cups Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Yellow mustard
- ½ Cup Green onions thinly sliced
- ½ Cup Sweet pickle relish
- 1 Cup Celery finely diced (⅛ inch)
- 2 Tablespoons Dill fresh, chopped
- ¼ Cup Parsley chopped, optional
- 6 Hard-boiled eggs peeled, roughly chopped, optional
- Kosher salt as needed
- Black pepper as needed
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes.
- Soak potatoes in water, then drain and rinse the potatoes.
- Add 2 quarts water, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons vinegar to a large bowl. Add the potatoes to a stockpot and pour the salt, sugar & vinegar water over the potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce to simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain and rinse the potatoes. Then transfer them to a rimmed baking sheet. Spread into even layer, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons vinegar. Allow them to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Combine remaining vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, relish, celery, dill, and parsley (if using), in a large bowl. Stir with a rubber spatula to combine.
- Fold in the potatoes and chopped hard-boiled eggs (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover the rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 21gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 1260mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 25mg