Ev's Potato Salad

Creamy, tangy, and bursting with flavor, Ev’s Potato Salad is the quintessential side dish for summer BBQs, potlucks, or casual family dinners. Featuring tender russet potatoes, crunchy celery, tangy pickles, and a vibrant dressing made with mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, this classic recipe achieves the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Hard-boiled eggs add a rich, hearty touch, while a sprinkle of paprika and optional fresh parsley deliver an elegant finishing flair. Easy to prepare in under an hour (plus chilling time), this crowd-pleaser is best served cold, allowing its bold flavors to meld beautifully. Whether paired with grilled meats or enjoyed on its own, this homemade potato salad is sure to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Russet potatoes
• 1 tsp Salt
• 3 pieces Hard-boiled eggs
• 2 stalks Celery
• 0.5 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Pickles (diced)
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Yellow mustard
• 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Paprika (for garnish)
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized chunks.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt, then simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 3

While the potatoes are cooling, dice the celery, red onion, and pickles, and set them aside.

Step 4

Peel the hard-boiled eggs and dice them into small pieces.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well to create the dressing.

Step 6

Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, pickles, and diced eggs to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Transfer the potato salad to a serving dish and sprinkle paprika over the top for garnish. If desired, add a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1488.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2451.6

Total Fat 145.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 793.0mg	0%
Sodium 4729.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 47.0g	0%

Vitamin D 150IU	0%
Calcium 257.5mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 5571.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 40.0%