
This is the potato salad recipe passed down from my mother and grandmother — a true family treasure. It’s the perfect side for BBQs, fried chicken, or holiday dinners. This recipe is simple, timeless, and the only way our family eats potato salad. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Blue Ribbon Worthy
This old-fashioned potato salad hits every note: creamy, tangy, slightly sweet, and perfectly seasoned. Quality mayonnaise keeps it rich and moist, while relish brings a bright pop of flavor. Mustard adds zest, onions give a little bite, and hard-boiled eggs make it extra hearty. It’s a must-have for summer cookouts.
Ingredients
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5 lb Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed
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½ medium onion, finely chopped
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5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
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¼ cup sweet pickle cubes or relish
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½ cup dill pickle cubes or relish
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1 stalk celery, diced (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1½–2 cups Hellmann’s mayonnaise
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1½–2 Tbsp mustard
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Paprika, for garnish (optional)
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1 hard-boiled egg, sliced, for garnish (optional)