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Simple is best when it comes to recipes like this Old-Fashioned Potato Salad! It tastes just like grandma made it!

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I can’t believe it has taken me almost 4 years to update this post!! I have a list of behind-the-scenes things I need to do and I have a whole list of blog posts I want to update because the pictures are just so bad.

It’s amazing the things you learn in 4 years!!

And let’s be honest …. the things I continue to learn.

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad in a white bowl with a spoon.

I had this Old-Fashioned Potato Salad was near the top of my re-make list because it’s a summer staple in our house and it totally reminds me of something my grandma would have made! Plus, with it being summer and all, what better time to re-share it?!

One of my favorite things about summer is all of the yummy food! No surprise there! 🙂 We cookout almost every weekend, and often throughout the week. Because of all of these cookouts, we have quite an array of side dishes we enjoy. One of my favorites is this Old-Fashioned Potato Salad – which is kind of funny because of how much I hated potato salad as a kid!

Yeah, I was that kid ……

Now, I’ll gladly take a spoonful of potato salad – and I’m more than happy to share it with friends and family! This is a no-frills, classic, old-fashioned potato salad! Your whole family is going to love it!

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Old-Fashioned Potato Salad in a white bowl, shown close up for texture.
4.45 from 773 votes
Servings: 8 servings

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

By Jamie Sherman
Simple is best when it comes to recipes like this Old-Fashioned Potato Salad! It tastes just like grandma made it!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • 6 medium potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks, 2 pounds
  • 1 ½ cups mayo
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 cup
  • 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 cup
  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Instructions 

  • Place potatoes in a large pan and cover with water. Bring water to a boil and cook about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, mix mayo, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a large plastic bowl. Add potatoes, celery and onion; toss gently. Stir in eggs. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Simple is best when it comes to recipes like this Old-Fashioned Potato Salad! It tastes just like grandma made it!

Notes

  • You can leave out the eggs if you aren’t a fan.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 627mg, Potassium: 762mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 207IU, Vitamin C: 33mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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82 Comments

  1. Kathy G says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious. I will definitely make this my potato salad recipe from here on out. Thank you.

  2. Jan Wilson says:

    4 stars
    Loved this recipe because it is truly ‘old fashioned ‘ as was my mother’s potato salad. She was an amazing cook.
    The basic recipe is identical with these extras which you could pick and choose. I prefer everything added in for lots of color and extra flavor.
    I chop the onion very fine and make sure to use a purple onion.
    1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
    1/4 to 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
    a 4 oz jar of pimento peppers drained and added
    Sprinkle celery seed throughout the salad.
    Top surface of the salad with paprika

  3. Debra Ann Andrie says:

    5 stars
    Very easy and easily understandable

  4. Bernie says:

    Absolutely love this recipe, thks for sharing

  5. LLB says:

    Yes, same Recipe except I use mustard instead of vinegar and I add Crispy Bacon, my Family and friends Love it!!..Thanks!