Go Back Email Link
+ servings
Potato salad in a white bowl, topped with parsley
Print Recipe
5 from 4 votes

Classic Potato Salad

Classic Potato Salad is a must- have for cookouts, barbecues and family get togethers. This simple recipe is a tried and true favorite based on my mom's classic recipe. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mayo potato salad, mom's potato salad, potato salad for barbecue
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red and white potatoes
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup pickle relish
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh parsley optional garnish

Instructions

  • Scrub potatoes, slice any large potatoes in half. Cover with water in a pan and bring to a boil. 
  • Cook potatoes about 15 minutes or until fork tender. 
  • Drain potatoes well in a colander. 
  • Meanwhile, Boil the eggs, drain and place in ice water.  Peel and chop coarsely.
  • Slice potatoes into bite- sized pieces.
  • Place potatoes, onions and chopped eggs in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. 
  • Pour dressing over potatoes and eggs. 
  • Gently fold in dressing until well mixed.
  • Top with chopped parsley.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. 

Notes

Store potato salad in refrigerator 3- 5 days. If potato salad has been at room temperature for more than 2 hours, discard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 524mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g