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Classic Potato Salad

An easy recipe for potato salad just like your grandma used to make! Only a few ingredients needed for this classic side dish recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: traditional potato salad
Servings: 12
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Natalie Dixon

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Russet Potatoes
  • 1 large Onion finely diced
  • 3 Eggs hard boiled
  • 3/4 cup Hellman's Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • Paprika optional, garnish

Instructions

  • Wash potatoes throughly and then place in large pot. Add water to cover and place over medium heat. Bring water to a rapid simmer and continue simmering until potatoes are just fork tender. Large potatoes will take about 20 minutes until the center is tender.
  • Once potatoes are done, drain water and allow to cool for a little until they're cool enough to touch. Remove peels and then roughly chop cooked potatoes into 1" cubes.
  • In a large bowl, add mayonnaise, sugar, salt and vinegar and stir to combine. Add diced potatoes and diced onions. Stir until well combined.
  • Dice hard boiled eggs and fold into potato mixture.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.