Quick and easy potato salad recipe with a lot of old-fashioned potato salad flavor. This will become a go-to summer side dish recipe. Better if made the day before.

Potato Salad

red potatoes, chopped

mayonnaise

pickles

eggs,

red onion

celery

mustard

apple cider vinegar

salt,

black pepper

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to empty pot to dry while you mix the dressing. Sprinkle with salt.


Stir mayonnaise, pickles, hard-cooked eggs, red onion, celery, mustard, cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Fold potatoes into the mayonnaise mixture. Allow to chill at least six hours, or overnight, before serving.


11-27-2015 ~This is pretty much the potato salad I grew up with – and for me, that’s a GOOD thing.  Familiar and delicious, I can still remember watching my mother prepare it and saying to her, “Put more pickles in Mom” (which I did, cuz I knew it was what I had to do).  She didn’t use a recipe, nor does this one require you follow it precisely either.  I’m sure the submitter wouldn’t mind if maybe you used all ingredients in amounts to suit your taste buds, like the mayonnaise or mustard for instance. Or more celery if you like a little more crunch.  (I’ll bet she doesn’t measure precisely, but was forced to specify measurements for purposes of following recipe submission guidelines.  I’ll bet, for instance, that she just uses a good plop or two of mayonnaise and maybe a squirt or two of mustard)  In my case, tinkering with this  a bit meant adding a little sour cream to mellow out the mayonnaise and substituting dill pickle juice for the vinegar, tho’ there’s not a darn thing wrong with the vinegar.  I added very thinly sliced radishes and chopped cucumber, because Mom did.  Some chopped green onion gave this just the flecks of color it needed.  Most important, just as Mom did, I tasted it about five or six times (clean spoon every time!) to make sure it was just right.  I’d call this recipe “Old Reliable.”

This is what I'm talking about!  There are lots of "alternative" potato salads out there, but if you want one like Mom or Grandma used to make, this is it.  I cut the recipe in half and ended up using less mayo anyway (1 cup).  I added cheese because my mom always did!  I also used 3-4 tsp of sweet pickle juice in addition to the vinegar.  Used more pepper, threw a little celery salt in there, and topped it with paprika.  Honestly, everyone else is right - eyeball it, taste it - you'll be fine!

This is the potato salad I grew up with!   It's simple, not fancy at all, and just plain good!     I love this recipe!   One thing that I love about this recipe is the ability to eyeball everything.  Add more of this, less of that.... it's all good!   Takes me back to my childhood...

I made a few modifications and it was PERFECT! Used celery seed and freeze dried red onions as I prefer both over chunks of the alternative; used a few dashes of ground mustard instead of the prepared kind; added a few pinches of white sugar and threw in some scallions----and I'll need to double the recipe from now on as it was gone almost immediately. Thanks for the perfect foundational recipe!

I don't chop potatoes before I boil them for potato salad. I always boil them in their jackets. I  chop and partially dress the potatoes  while they are warm. Part of the mayonnaise and the vinegar go right on. That way the potatoes absorb the dressing best.  I also added green salad olives but the rest of the ingredients and the proportions were great.

Absolutely delicious! I sprinkled a little paprika on the top before serving!

Made this for something to go with hamburgers. It was excellent. There were only four of us so I adjusted the recipe. Everybody loved it. Will defiantly make again.

I'm ashamed to say I could never make good potato salad!  That is, until I tried this recipe!  It was delicious and I was so proud.  None of it went to waste either.  My son is begging me to make it again.  Thank you for this recipe!

I'm still looking for the "perfect" potato salad and this just isn't it!  It wasn't bad, but something was missing for me.  Also, you have to boil the potatoes a lot longer than 10 minutes.  They were too hard (maybe it's because I used red potatoes).

This is probably the best potato salad recipe I've ever found.  I made it just as it is written and it was perfect - plenty of dressing with tons of flavor.  I brought it to a family outing and it got rave reviews.

I did not like this at all. I followed the recipe measurements and ended up with an absolute ginormous amount of dressing. I used maybe a third of it. It was just too creamy and sweet. Not my taste. Wasn't a hit with anyone and ended up throwing it out.

A great remembrance from my youth, brought to life again.  Such a great tasting and reasonably easy to make salad.  This will see the table many more times

Taste Great. I used 1/2 the recipe. Substitutions were petite red skin potatoes; Wickles relish for the pickles and a dash of white pepper + black pepper. A little less mayo. Cooking time for potatoes perfect then added ice to chill them. This is our "go to " recipe.

We all must of had great moms &amp; grandmas! Used pickle juice instead of vinegar. Love this recipe.

This was awesome.I have to say I did change it. Because it’s what i had on hand and was in a hurry. I used a 1.5 lbs bag of red Streamable potatoes, 2 1/2pickled eggs because they were already hard-boiled from easter and white onion. I did use all the ingredients for 5  people. It was spot on my kids and my husband raved  and said it was the best potato salad they ever had. Well done. thanks

Great recipe just as it is.  I've made it a few times now, and everyone loves it.  Since I always look for others' suggestions, here are mine:
- 2 cups mayo instead of 3, or somewhere in between.  Do NOT use light mayo!
- 8 eggs
- 2 TBS vinegar
- Add 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
- I chop everything very fine
- Potatoes should simmer at least 15 minutes, I do about 20, until the cubes fall apart with fork.
-  20 min prep time is hilarious.  This takes me well over an hour before it's in the fridge.

Classic! I like a little more mustard. So instead of prepared, I used it straight outta the bottle. It's delicious! And to think I was worried about being beaten by that prepared salad in a tub!

Very tasty!  Used dill relish instead of chopping up pickles myself, and lowered the amount slightly due to that.  Will definitely make again!

Made this for a family new years dinner and it was a hit. I followed the recipe exactly since it was my first time making it, but I might try a little less mayo next time as I found that it was a little too creamy.

yes I made it, I found it to be very simple to make, it had some different ingredients to the one I normally make, and it was very tasteful, I will continue to make this one in future.

Good old-fashioned tater salad like Mom made.  I add a little celery salt &amp; paprika.  YUMS!!

This recipe is amazing!! I left out the onion and added a pound of bacon. We love eggs, so  I also used 8 eggs instead of 5. Everyone loved it! Side note: This makes enough for A WHOLE LOT of people.

Great potato salad! I halved it and added the amounts of ingredients to my preference. A little more of this, less of that....it's deviating from the recipe, but you have to like the amounts yourself. I also added some thinly sliced radishes and some scallions. It was different to mix everything but the potatoes, and add them to it, but I think it combined better this way.  Good idea! After recently making a potato salad with green beans, blue cheese and bacon, I much  more prefer this good, basic, home style potato salad, like a lot of us remember from childhood (with a few personal  embellishments)! Top with paprika, of course.

Made this for the first time, and it's probably the best homemade potato salad I've ever made. Definitely making this again!

Very good!  Made it as written.  Could hold back on the onions but otherwise, was very good.

This is a great recipe for traditional potato salad. I used 2 cups of mayo...3 would have been too much! I also added pickle juice, sour cream  and bacon bits.

My wife and I both agree, this is the best Potato Salad we've ever had!  Add chopped green onion and paprika like the photo shows, but the recipe omits.  Also, instead of 3 cups of mayo, we used 2 cups of mayo and 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt.

Really good!  The vinegar adds that extra tang that's needed.  I added a bit more celery because I like more crunch in my salad.

My husband likes potato salad but has no teeth.  I put all the veggies in the blender and make them a part of the dressing.  Then I cut the potatoes quite small, throw in some thawed but uncooked frozen peas,  and stir in the dressing.  Last, the chopped boiled eggs go in and whee-a potato salad he can eat.

Excellent! I had to really cut the recipe down as I  had only a small amount of potatoes, otherwise I change nothing. We loved it! I will definitely make it again...with more potatoes! :)

To die for. Next time I will add more eggs.

Simple, basic, to the point... so yummy! I’ve never made potato salad that my whole family liked so this was a welcome surprise! I added paprika too and we loved it. Will definitely make again!

It was a hit for NYE party!! everyone loved it yummy :)

I tried to half the recipe, but I printed the recipe with the full serving size and I put in the wrong ratios.  It was still edible, but the pickle and mustard were off.

Added a bit of bacon and some red peppers.

Made enough to serve 40. Followed the recipe exactly. It was Perfect! The best potato salad I have made.

The only change I made was that I added less mayo. It was ok, but not my favorite.

Simple and tasty, will see what everyone else thinks tomorrow.

This recipe never fails. Made it again for 2016 Memorial Day get together.

I substituted the pickles with sweet green relish.

I didn't use pickles because I didn't have any. It was delicious!

Made this for 4th of July and my dad's 92nd birthday.  This is basically my mom's recipe although she would use a little less mayo (maybe only 2 1/2 cups instead of 3) and add celery seed in addition to everything else.  And for sweetness we mix real mayo with Miracle Whip---about 80% mayo to 20% Miracle Whip.  I know....don't judge....just try it.  :)  Then I garnish with stuffed green olives, which somehow just go great with potato salad!

I chose this recipe for its high ranking &amp; the flavors do not disappoint. I used dill pickles since the recipe does not specify. I followed other reviewers’ suggestions to boil the potatoes longer than 10 minutes, I boiled mine for 20 minutes. I also added green onions for a sprinkle of color. At first, I thought it was too runny, but after sitting in the fridge for an hour, I stirred the mixture again, and the consistency was perfect. I will definitely be making this again!

Excellent!  I took it to a dinner and received rave reviews from everyone.  I did not use all of the dressing.  There was more than needed, but I saved it to make more potato salad.  Thanks for the recipe!

I added dill and chives and it was fantastic.

I added a couple extra eggs, and used a couple teaspoons of onion powder instead of raw onion so I could make it ahead and not have the onion be overwhelming. Next time I’ll try boiling the potatoes whole and dicing afterwards for slightly more consistent cooking.

Excellent potato salad!
My family absolutely loves it! No changes made.

Simply great! Easy to make and tastes great.

First off, the lady that said it was yuck, well, she was partially right. The 1/2 c of vinegar was way to much. I downsized it to 1T.  And added a squirt more mustard. Sprinkled w/ bacon and freshly grated cheddar. It's always a request @ my husband's work functions. I think its the cooking process of the dressing that adds distinction to this recipe!

Great flavor but a bit too soupy for my taste. I had to add about 1 pound more potatoes to not have glop. I wanted it more visually appealing to take to a funeral dinner.

Loved this salad!! Reminded me of picnics growing up. I will adjust the mayo amount next time...the recipe called for just a bit too much for my taste.

I didn't put pickles in as some family members are not fond of but I did add a chopped apple...all other ingredients  were included.. Delicious...will definitely make again.

Very good potato salad.  I was Leary about the pickles but they work in the recipe.

It had wonderful flavor but was too much mayonnaise. I like mine a little dryer and when I saw 3 cups, I was worried so I cut it down to 2 cups and it still had too much.  Flavor - Great! Next time I will cut the mayo to 1 cup and then adjust to taste. Otherwise try it for yourself!

STOP and READ!!  Waaaaaayyyy  too much mayo and mustard.  This recipe works well with only 1 cup Mayo, 2 TBLsp mustard and just a tad less than 1 TBLSP of the vinegar.  I do a teaspoon of salt and a half teaspoon of pepper.  If you use the recommended measurements of mayo you will not like this recipe. Otherwise, it's good.

Pretty similar to the potato salad I grew up with! I add radishes and green onions and about a cup more plain  vinegar. Delicious. If you are looking for a basic potato salad this is it. Make it a day ahead so the dressing has an opportunity to soak into the potatoes and it is a sure fire hit.

Changes
Used celery flakes while boiling potatoes 
Omitted egg (only because I was out)
Added 2.8 Oz bacon pieces  (pre-packaged)
Used nature seasoning instead of salt and pepper
Dusted with paparika

I made this without onion, used horseradish mustard,  Russet potatoes, boiled skins on, then cooled, peeled and cubed.  Seasoned with Beau Monde and black pepper.  Garnished with parsley flakes and paprika.

Tastes good now, but placed in the fridge ... will be very good tomorrow!

Baffles me there aren’t more reviews on this. This is the ONLY potato salad, the genuine, an obsession. I follow it as directed. Been making it so much I can almost make it without looking it up. ANY excuse to make it. It’s difficult for me to eat potato salad from anywhere else because I compare it to this. It’s also difficult to restrain myself from sneaking extra bites from it when it’s sitting in the fridge. Do yourself a favor and make this now. You almost have all the ingredients in your house already. Just don’t omit anything. Everything works so well together, from the pickles and mustard to the egg and celery and vinegar. Do it.

Really good! I’ve made this twice vegan-style, using veganaise instead of mayonnaise. Once I left out the eggs and the second time I added a little black salt for some egginess, but both times this was excellent so I don’t think the egg is required.

I must say it's nice to see a potato salad recipe that's savory all the way through instead of mixed with sweet ingredients!

Delicious. I felt you could reduce the mayonnaise as it truly was a bit to creamy but still by far delicious

Great recipe! I followed some of the suggestions on the reviews such as adding some sweet pickle juice. I also used 1 cup less of mayonnaise and it was plenty! I added garlic powder and paprika as well and it was great!

This turned out to be a total hit with my family &amp; guests! I did have to substitute red potatoes for Yukon Gold &amp; decided to add some dill weed &amp; turmeric as extra seasoning. I made it a day before as suggested and it had a great consistency at the time I served it.  I highly recommend it!

First time I made this exactly as stated. It’s very good but I made changes the second time for my tastes - 6 russet potatoes, 3/4 cup each mayo and sour cream, 3 hard boiled eggs, 1/2 cup chopped celery, half a sweet yellow onion chopped, 4 tbsp stone ground mustard, 1 tbsp cider vinegar, 1 cup finely diced dill pickles.

I was looking for something different than my usual potato salad...this recipe was different!!  My husband and I really enjoyed the flavors of this one.  Only thing different is I used dill relish (from another  review).

I loved it only thing is that I would use less mayonnaise next time lots more of celery  I use less onions cause I don't like too much uncooked onions, cayenne pepper,  sugar this was the first time I ever used celery and apple cider vinegar it was yummy just add my own stuff this just put a twist on it

Very, very good just the right amount of seasonings and mayo!

Its pretty good, but a bit to  much vinegary for my tastes,  next time I will cut it back or leave it out.  My BF liked it just as it is.

Perfect recipe,  did make more than I expected!  Turned out exactly how I prefer my potato salad! The wife and kids loved it too!

Delicious and so easy. I made a smaller amount, for 6, and added some fresh cilantro. Everyone enjoyed it!

This was my very first time making potato salad   Love this recipe easy to do and tasted great!! I will be making this I’m the future.

I never use pickle in potato salad and I use sweet onion rather than red.  tastes great

Loved this!  I only used 1 cup mayo and 2 T mustard. Just like my mom used to make. This is a keeper.

I halved the recipe as I am the only one in my family who eats potatosalad. It was delicious and easy.  I followed the recipe exactly and it was great. I will make it again.

Good!  Do a better job then me on following the directions on how to cook the potatoes so you don't overcook them like I did.  Also, cook the eggs at the same time so you aren't delayed.

This is the best staple potato salad I've ever come across. Everyone was raving about the perfect balance of ingredients. Only major change I made was 2 cups of light mayo instead of 3, and 1 cup of relish (it would be great with 2 cups of pickles, I just didn't have that much)

I used dill pickle relish instead of chopping up pickles because didn't have any pickles to chop up. I also put in some dill and paprika and used celery salt instead of regular salt. It was really good

Add dill, less mayo, and added sour cream.

THE BEST EVER!!! And so easy. We have loved it all week long, thanks so much for a simple but ever so tasty potato salad.  I have always shied away from making it myself, I do have a good recipe for German Potato Salad----now I'm covered on both sides.  YUM!

Just like Mom used to make!  Boy did this bring back memories!  I'm low carb now so can't make this except once a year or so. Mom used russets and pickle juice and added some celery salt. I've never used an actual recipe. Thanks for writing this down!

I used 7-8 lbs of potatoes and only used 2 cups of mayo.  I also doubled the amount of celery and salt.  Other than that it was perfect for me.  Like Mom's old recipe.

Excellent receive.  Easy to make.  I replaced Mayo with Soy Free Vegenaise which made it healthier without any sacrifice of flavor.  It's definitely a keeper!

Y family loved this recipe. Followed the recipe exactly.
I will be making this one again

I have made this 3 times, it is very good. I have added it to my favorites! My husband has always wanted me to add pickles to my Dad's potato salad recipe and I wouldn't ... The pickles in this easy recipe make it!!  It's a keeper!

Great recipe, much like the old days, and the potato salad my mom used to make. The pickle juice worked beautifully for the vinegar… Naturall. We added capers because hubby is fond of them.  no time for hard-boiled eggs, so made it without. Just as good. Used sweet onion instead of red, again, because of supplies. Basically a wonderful recipe!

This was great.  Only used 2 C. Mayo.  I mashed with potato masher a bit after all was mixed.  Perfect basic PS.   I will never understand why even good restaurants use potato salad out of a bucket when something this good and fresh is this easy!  Thanks for the recipe.

This was the best I've ever made. For one pound of potatoes: used half cup mayo, added about 2t of pickle juice along with 1t apple vinegar, 1t yellow mustard, third cup pickle and quarter cup celery.  Hubby loved it!!

I did not add the pickles, mainly because my hubby doesn't like them. I did add some crumbled bacon and that seemed to give a crunch. I would definitely make this again.

This old-fashioned potato salad is an easy classic recipe!

potato salad

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 6 hours, 30 minutes

Servings: 20

Author : MRANDAL

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