Classic Potato Salad

Name: Classic Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 800 g Potatoes; 200 g Mayonnaise; 15 g Cider vinegar; 12 g Sugar; 20 g Yellow mustard; 6 g Salt; 3 g Garlic powder; 2 g Pepper; 120 g Celery ribs; 80 g Onion; 200 g Hard-boiled eggs; 1 g Paprika

Classic Potato Salad · ready in 55 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 12 ingredients

Creamy, tangy, and comforting, this potato salad blends tender potatoes with a rich, lightly sweet dressing, crunchy celery, and savory eggs for a timeless side dish that always satisfies.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 55 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 320
Difficulty: easy

American Salads Side dishes Vegetarian

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

800 gPotatoes
200 gMayonnaise
15 gCider vinegar
12 gSugar
20 gYellow mustard
6 gSalt
3 gGarlic powder
2 gPepper
120 gCelery ribs
80 gOnion
200 gHard-boiled eggs
1 gPaprika

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, mixing bowl, pot, serving bowl, spatula, spoon

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Gather all ingredients, peel the potatoes, and set out a pot, colander, knife, cutting board, and two mixing bowls. · 5 min
What to look for: fork slides easily through potato
Boil potatoes
Boil the peeled potatoes in salted water over medium-high heat until tender, then drain and cool to room temperature. · 20 min
What to look for: potatoes are tender and easily pierced
Dice potatoes
Dice the cooled potatoes into bite-size pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. · 15 min
What to look for: even bite size cubes
Mix dressing
Combine mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, yellow mustard, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl and stir until smooth. · 5 min
What to look for: smooth and evenly blended
Dress potatoes
Pour the dressing over the diced potatoes and gently fold until all pieces are evenly coated. · 5 min
What to look for: potatoes evenly coated
Add mix-ins
Add the chopped celery ribs, chopped onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs, then gently stir to combine. · 5 min
What to look for: even distribution of ingredients
Garnish and serve
Sprinkle paprika evenly over the potato salad, then transfer to a serving dish and serve. · 1 min
What to look for: light dusting of paprika

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	320
Protein	7 g
Carbohydrates	35 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	18 g
of which saturated	3 g
Fibre	4 g
Sodium	480 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: eggs, milk, mustard, celery

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Potatoes

Yukon gold potatoes: Hold their shape well and have a buttery texture.
Red potatoes: Keep skins on for extra texture and color.

Mayonnaise

Greek yogurt: Adds tang and reduces fat.
Vegan mayonnaise: Choose an unsweetened variety.

Cider vinegar

White wine vinegar: Slightly milder acidity.

Sugar

Honey: Adds floral sweetness.

Yellow mustard

Dijon mustard: Gives a sharper flavor.

Salt

Sea salt: Adjust to taste.