Classic Potato Salad Recipe
Step into a world where culinary tradition takes center stage, as we explore the everlasting charm of Classic Potato Salad. This iconic dish, a symbol of comfort and togetherness, evokes memories of picnics, barbecues, and shared moments. With its humble origins and timeless appeal, this salad captivates with its harmonious blend of tender potatoes, creamy dressings, and a symphony of flavors.
You can also check out our other Salad Recipes.
Classic Potato Salad
Easy and delicious salad for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 6 pcs medium-sized potatoes
- 6 pcs eggs
- 7 pcs pickled or salted cucumbers small size
- 2 pcs stalks of celery
- 1 pc onion
- 6 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp of 9% vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Herbs to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes and eggs until soft and cool. Peel the potatoes from the skin and the eggs from the shells.
- Peel the onion from the husks. For the brightness of the finished salad I used red onions, but regular onions will do.
- Rinse the celery stalks, greens, and onion and dry with paper towels.
- Chop the onions and celery into small cubes. Cut the cucumbers into the same cubes or bars. For convenience, you can use a vegetable slicer. Send all the ingredients into a deep bowl.
- Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, send mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, ground pepper and vinegar. Mix everything thoroughly and let it stand to let the sugar dissolve completely.
- Dice the potatoes and eggs. Send everything to the bowl with the rest of the products.
- Stir the dressing and pour it into the salad.
- Chop the greens finely. What kind of greens is better to take? Dill, young green onions, parsley or garlic greens are great. Add to the salad.
- Mix thoroughly, salt and taste. Add vinegar and stir once more. Place the finished salad in the refrigerator and let stand for at least an hour.
- Serve sprinkled with ground pepper and decorated with sprigs of parsley or dill.
Notes
- The salad will look nice and neat if you cut all the ingredients in the same size and shape pieces (for example, cubes).
- To prevent the eggs from cracking when boiling, put them in cold water and put them on low heat. Boil the eggs for 9 minutes after boiling, then pour cold water and cool. From a sharp temperature change, the shell will be better cleaned.
- Mayonnaise can be prepared independently with our Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe. It will be tastier and healthier.
- Also as a dressing, you can use sour cream or natural yogurt. They can be taken separately or mixed with mayonnaise in any proportion to suit your taste – this will reduce the calorie content of the dish.
