Description
Creamy, rich, and packed with comforting homemade flavor, Amish Potato Salad is the perfect side dish for picnics, summer barbecues, potlucks, and easy dinner ideas. Tender potatoes, chopped eggs, crunchy celery, and a sweet and tangy dressing come together to create a classic recipe everyone loves. This easy recipe is ideal for family gatherings, quick lunch sides, cookout food ideas, and holiday meals because it can be made ahead and tastes even better after chilling.
Ingredients
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
4 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Peel and dice the potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
2. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold salted water.
3. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until fork-tender.
4. Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly.
5. Place the eggs into a saucepan and cover with water.
6. Bring the eggs to a boil, remove from heat, cover, and let sit until fully cooked.
7. Transfer the eggs to ice water, peel them, and chop into small pieces.
8. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and celery seed.
9. Add the slightly warm potatoes to the dressing and gently stir to coat.
10. Fold in the chopped eggs, celery, and onion carefully to avoid breaking the potatoes too much.
11. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving.
12. Sprinkle paprika over the top before serving chilled.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the creamiest texture while still holding their shape well.
Mix the dressing with slightly warm potatoes so they absorb more flavor.
Refrigerating overnight creates the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg