Classic American Potato Salad
Creamy, tangy potato salad with celery and red onion. Ready in under 25 minutes and perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight sides.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 2 lb waxy potatoes (such as red or fingerling), unpeeled
- 2 stalks celery
- ½ medium red onion
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 12 minutes.
- 2
Drain potatoes well and spread on a plate to cool slightly, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Slice celery into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Dice red onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
- 4
Whisk together mayo, vinegar, and mustard in a large bowl until smooth.
- 5
Add cooled potatoes, celery, and red onion to the dressing and fold gently until combined.
- 6
Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper. Top with chives. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- colander
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- wooden spoon
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