Perfect side dish to burgers and dogs on the grill, this old fashioned creamy potato salad is a huge favorite of ours!
Don’t like potato salad? I hear that a lot.
Until people try this potato salad.
No, seriously.
My husband won’t eat potato salad unless it’s THIS potato salad. AND he’ll eat leftovers. (He’s not typically a “leftovers” kinda guy, unless it’s steak or his mother’s enchiladas.)
Starting in spring, this particular potato salad is requested at every family gathering. Yes, every. Friends that have tried it? Same request.
What is it about this recipe that’s so good? Well, it reminds me of the potato salad my grandmother used to make. Kind of southern, kind of classic. Creamy with a little tang from the mustard, perfect compliment to BBQ, sandwiches, or any other picnic food. Give it a whirl – it’s super simple, and you can make it the day before. It’s better if you make it a day ahead. Fabulous!
Old Fashioned Creamy Potato Salad
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Author: Liza | (a)Musing Foodie
Serves: 6 to 8
Ingredients
- 8 medium potatoes, cubed (red skin are my favorite, but any kind will do)
- 6 large eggs, hard boiled* and diced
- 6 green onions, diced
- 1¼ cup real mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or any kind you have on hand)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a large pot (I leave skins on), fill with water, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, continue boiling for 15 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water for 30 seconds. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients. Add the potatoes, stirring to coat completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving (overnight’s better). Makes enough for 6-8 side dish servings.
- *HARD BOILED EGGS: Fill a medium sauce pot half-way with water, add the eggs, and set over high heat. Just before the water comes to a hard boil, reduce heat and gently boil (keep the eggs from bouncing around too much) for 7 minutes. Drain and let cool before peeling.
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I might cld handle this potato salad – I am one of those that cringes at the sight of it! But, almost anything with real mayo is a winner.
I agree – I can’t stand Miracle Whip, and I’m not a huge fan of German potato salad. But, this potato salad’s a real winner, as long as you like mayo & creamier things. Hope you like!