Classic American Potato Salad

How to Make Classic American Potato Salad at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds potatoes
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 cup celery
• 1 medium onion
• 4 large hard-boiled eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot.

2. 2

   Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes by about an inch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.

3. 3

   Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

4. 4

   Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them cool for about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   While the potatoes are cooling, chop the celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs into small pieces.

6. 6

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well until smooth.

7. 7

   Once the potatoes have cooled, add them to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold in the chopped celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.

9. 9

   Chill the potato salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

10. 10

    Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Serve chilled.