Simple is best when it comes to recipes like this Old-Fashioned Potato Salad! It tastes just like grandma made it!
I can’t believe it has taken me almost 4 years to update this Old-Fashioned Potato Salad 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.
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!
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
Simple is best when it comes to recipes like this Old-Fashioned Potato Salad! It tastes just like grandma made it!
Ingredients
- 6 medium (2 pounds) potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
- 1-1/2 cups mayo
- 1 tbsp. white vinegar
- 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 medium (1 cup) stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
- 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!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 463kcal Calories from fat 321 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Transfat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium 587mg | 24% |
| Carbohydrate 30g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
| Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 6g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
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Thanks for stopping by Justine! Hope to see you again soon 🙂
I've never thought to add vinegar but I always love the tang that it gives. Thanks so much for sharing at our party this week.
Thanks Terry! Believe it or not, I was never a fan of potato salad growing up … I tried so many versions before settling with this one!
To this recipe, I add Chopped Dill Pickles.and slice Olives.
Yes, this was my Grandmothers Recipe.to.
Nothing beats homemade potato salad! We love to eat it while it's still warm. Thanks for sharing.
I like it warm and cold! Nothing beats homemade potato salad, except for chocolate 😉 Chocolate will win every time!
Came here from the Blissful and Domestic link up party. I would have never thought of adding the vinegar but it sounds interesting. I will have to give that a try! It looks tasty 🙂
Thanks for stopping by! When you try it, come back and let me know if you liked the addition of vinegar 🙂
Similar to my Mom's, cool!
Thanks for stopping by Debra! This is my absolute favorite way to make potato salad, glad to hear I'm not alone 🙂
Hi Jamie,
There is nothing better in the summer than a great Potato Salad and your recipe looks delicious! Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks for stopping by Miz Helen! I'm still thinking about your Old-Fashioned Steak Fingers – how great that would be with a side of potato salad!
Oh I now remember my great aunt used to put vinegar in her potato salad. It was wonderful. I believe you have filled in my menu plan for this week:) Thank you for sharing and your continued support of Freedom Fridays!
🙂 Thanks Evelyn!
Yum! I love potato salad. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. I can’t wait to see what you link up next week. Have a great weekend.
Michelle
Thanks for stopping by Michelle 🙂
I think this old fashioned recipe will be in fashion at our house! We are so glad you joined our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". We love to see all of the great recipes and ideas!! Thanks and we hope to see you again next week! -The Sisters
Thanks Sisters 🙂 Love all the wonderful ideas at your parties!
This sounds like a great recipe for an old fashioned potato salad! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Happy May 🙂
I just love homemade potato salad and classic is my husband's favorite. We'll have to try your recipe!
I totally love a great classic potato salad, not sure how I could survive summer cookouts without it! Can't wait to try yours!
This looks delicious….it reminds me of my Grandma's potato salad! Perfection!
I need to re-do so many of my old photos, and it really is amazing what you learn over the years! These photos are gorgeous, Jamie, and this potato salad looks like a summertime must!
I always add a bit of sugar to balance the vinegar. If you use miracle whip the sugar is in that. I use Hellmans. Pa Dutch way!!
My family recipe is like this PLUS Crispy Diced Bacon, Diced Red Onions, and topped with Sliced Hard Boiled Eggs…It's always on the menu for the 4th!
My Mom's called for 1,2,3,4 – 1 tbsp. vinegar, 2 tbsp. milk, 3 tbsp. sugar and 4 tbsp. of Mayo. Mix all together add onion and stir into potatoes. It's the best.
Made this for a family bbq and everybody loved. It will definitely become a family favourite!
Finally,! Someone else that uses mustard! Instead of vinegar, I add a little pickle relish.
Make mine the same way except for the celery. My family doesn't care for celery. Delicious warm or cold.
I make this basically the same except I use celery seeds for the celery flavor.
I grew up with this recipe. My daughter likes more mustard. Now I have a hankerin for it this weekend. Love it. There’s hundreds of different recipes but this is the best IMHO. Thank you! 🙂
I am going to try this ! I love trying new ways of making things and then customizing!
This recipe makes me hungry for potato salad. It is very similar to how I make it except instead of vinegar I use dill pickle juice. I like the tang it gives.