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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.
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
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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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This sounds like a great recipe for an old fashioned potato salad! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
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!
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 🙂
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!
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!
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 🙂
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 🙂
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!
What type of mayo? Real or miracle whip??
You can use whichever you prefer.
Miracle whip is not mayo..it is salad dressing!..but use it if you like it.
After using Mayo for a few years, someone suggested miracle whip. I found it a big Improvement in my recipes and specially potato salad. No vinegar needed, just simply use sweet pickle relish and then throw in a little sugar. Huge improvement.
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.
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Thanks for stopping by Justine! Hope to see you again soon 🙂