🥔 Easy Potato Salad Recipe – Quick, Creamy & Crowd-Pleasing!
Meta Description: This easy potato salad recipe is creamy, tangy, and ready in just 25 minutes! Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.
📖 Introduction
Short on time but craving a comforting, classic side dish? This easy potato salad recipe is the answer. It’s creamy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes — no fancy ingredients, no complicated steps.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or packing a picnic, this foolproof version never fails to satisfy. It’s tangy, smooth, and loaded with all the essentials — and it only takes 6 simple steps.
Looking for something to pair it with? Try our Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipes for a full meal that practically cooks itself.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 pounds small Yukon Gold or red potatoes (cut into chunks)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or pickle juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Boil the potatoes
Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Add salt. Boil for 10–12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool. - Prepare the dressing
In a large bowl, mix together mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. - Add the ingredients
Stir in celery, red onion, and chopped eggs if using. - Mix it up
Add cooled potatoes and gently fold to coat evenly in the dressing. - Chill
Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. - Garnish
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
💡 Tips
- For extra tang, use Dijon mustard or a splash of pickle brine.
- Want a lighter version? Use half mayo and half Greek yogurt.
- Let the flavors sit — it’s even better the next day.
📦 Storage
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Do not freeze — the mayo dressing can separate.
❓ FAQ
Can I use red potatoes instead of Yukon Gold?
Absolutely! Red potatoes hold their shape well and are great for texture.
What can I use instead of mayo?
Try Greek yogurt, sour cream, or a combo of the two for a healthier twist.
📌 Conclusion
This easy potato salad is simple, satisfying, and always a hit. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, it’s the side dish you’ll turn to again and again!
Pair it with our Homemade Mac and Cheese or Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad for the ultimate picnic combo.
And don’t forget dessert — our No-Bake Cheesecake is the perfect sweet ending.
