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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.
Finally,! Someone else that uses mustard! Instead of vinegar, I add a little pickle relish.
She used vinegar, too.
Might be a silly question but do you peel the potatoes or leave the skin on? I’ve never made potato salad before but I’ve been eyeing this recipe forever so I’m making it for the weekend with some bbq pork skewers.
Made this for a family bbq and everybody loved. It will definitely become a family favourite!
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.
I add a little whipping cream (not whipped cream( so good & creamy!!!
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!
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!!
also use a little sugar!!
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!
This looks delicious….it reminds me of my Grandma's potato salad! Perfection!
I totally love a great classic potato salad, not sure how I could survive summer cookouts without it! Can't wait to try yours!
I just love homemade potato salad and classic is my husband's favorite. We'll have to try your recipe!
Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Happy May 🙂