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Classic Old Fashioned Potato Salad

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A creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced old fashioned potato salad with a subtle crunch from celery and a slight tang of mustard, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender but still firm, about 12-15 minutes. Test by piercing with a fork.
  2. Drain potatoes in a colander and rinse briefly with cool water to stop cooking. Let them sit to cool down completely.
  3. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let eggs sit covered for 10 minutes. Cool under cold running water, peel, and chop.
  4. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold in the finely diced celery, sweet onion, chopped eggs, and optional sweet pickle relish into the dressing.
  6. Gently fold the cooled potatoes into the dressing mixture, being careful not to break up the potatoes too much.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.

Notes

Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes to hold shape and avoid mushiness. Cool potatoes completely before mixing to prevent watery salad. Add extra apple cider vinegar before serving for more tang. Vegan version can be made with vegan mayonnaise and omitting eggs.

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