Classic American Potato Salad Recipe

Classic American Potato Salad Recipe

This simple yet tasty recipe is a traditional American Potato Salad, featuring an equal quantity of eggs and potatoes as its main ingredients. Although it's a straightforward recipe, it has a surprisingly delightful taste that exceeds expectations.

It's an economical, quick, and surprisingly delicious dish. For a lighter version, you can replace some of the mayonnaise with a creamier yogurt to maintain its richness while reducing the calorie count.

Ingredients

Red potatoes
600 g
approximately 6 medium-sized potatoes
Egg
6 pieces
Pickled cucumbers
4 pieces
White onion
1 piece
Mayonnaise
150 g
Salt and pepper
1 tsp
to taste

Step by step

Step 1

Start by boiling the potatoes and eggs, then peel and allow them to cool thoroughly.

Classic American Potato Salad Recipe - Step 1
Step 2

Chop the cooled potatoes and eggs into large cubes and transfer them into a deep bowl.

Classic American Potato Salad Recipe - Step 2
Step 3

In a separate, smaller bowl, finely chop the onion - you could use a food processor for convenience.

Classic American Potato Salad Recipe - Step 3
Step 4

Similarly, finely chop the pickled cucumbers and add them to the onion.

Classic American Potato Salad Recipe - Step 4
Step 5

Combine the mayonnaise with the finely chopped onions and cucumbers, stirring well.

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Step 6

Pour this mayonnaise mixture over the cubed eggs and potatoes.

Classic American Potato Salad Recipe - Step 6
Step 7

Season with salt and pepper, then mix well to ensure all ingredients are coated.

Classic American Potato Salad Recipe - Step 7
Step 8

Transfer the salad to a lidded container and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours.

For best results, leave it to chill overnight. This chilling time is crucial, as the flavors intensify over time.

Classic American Potato Salad Recipe - Step 8
Step 9

Serve the salad on a large platter or individual plates, using a kitchen ring for a professional presentation if you wish.

Enjoy!

Classic American Potato Salad Recipe - Step 9
Quantity: 1 kg (4-5 servings)
Prep time: 360 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 60 min
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Collections: Salads

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