Mom's Mashed Potato Salad

Creamy, tangy, and packed with nostalgic flavor, Mom's Mashed Potato Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, or family dinners. This classic comfort dish features velvety mashed russet potatoes blended with hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, and tangy dill pickles, delivering a delightful mix of textures in every bite. A dressing of rich mayonnaise and zesty yellow mustard ties it all together, while a sprinkle of paprika and fresh chives adds a vibrant finish. Quick and simple to prepare in just 40 minutes, this make-ahead recipe gets even better after chilling, allowing the savory flavors to meld perfectly. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly satisfying, this beloved potato salad will be an instant favorite at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 4 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 1 cup Dill pickles
• 2 stalks Celery
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Chives (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the russet potatoes into evenly-sized chunks for even cooking.

Step 2

Place the diced potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 3

While the potatoes are cooking, peel and dice the hard-boiled eggs, chop the dill pickles, celery, and red onion into small pieces.

Step 4

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them thoroughly and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes until smooth (or leave slightly chunky for texture, if preferred).

Step 5

Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper to the mashed potatoes, stirring to combine into a creamy mixture.

Step 6

Fold in the diced eggs, pickles, celery, and red onion, mixing gently to avoid over-mixing. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.

Step 7

Transfer the potato salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle paprika on top for a pop of color and garnish with chopped chives (if using).

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1990.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3270.9

Total Fat 194.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 1057.3mg	0%
Sodium 4551.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 62.0g	0%

Vitamin D 200IU	0%
Calcium 329.6mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 7257.5mg	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: 52.6%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 40.0%