Janet's Potato Salad

Creamy, tangy, and utterly satisfying, Janet's Potato Salad is the perfect side dish for picnics, barbecues, or any family gathering. Made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, a zesty dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, and accented by crunchy celery, red onion, and fresh parsley, this classic recipe strikes the ideal balance of flavors and textures. Hard-boiled eggs add a hearty touch, while a hint of paprika delivers a subtle smoky kick. Ready in just under an hour (with minimal prep time), this potato salad is best chilled to let the vibrant flavors meld to perfection. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled meats or packing it up for a potluck, this timeless dish is sure to earn rave reviews.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 2 Celery stalks
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 3 Hard-boiled eggs
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Paprika

Directions

Step 1

Place the Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.

Step 2

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

Step 3

While the potatoes cook, dice the celery and red onion, and chop the parsley. Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.

Step 5

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander and allow them to cool slightly. Peel the potatoes (optional) and cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm potatoes with the celery, red onion, parsley, and chopped eggs.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir. Garnish with a sprinkle of additional chopped parsley or paprika, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1560.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2743.5

Total Fat 194.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 851.8mg	0%
Sodium 8648.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 12.8g
Protein 39.3g	0%

Vitamin D 150IU	0%
Calcium 271.4mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 4481.9mg	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: 62.6%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 31.8%