Rating: 3.86
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Picnic Potato Salad

May 22, 2025

A classic picnic potato salad that’s perfect for outdoor gatherings: a creamy, tangy, and satisfying side dish everyone will love.

Picnic Potato Salad
Picnic Potato Salad
3.86 from 7 votes
A classic picnic potato salad that’s perfect for outdoor gatherings: a creamy, tangy, and satisfying side dish everyone will love.
Servings 6 people
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons mustard yellow or Dijon
  • 3 units eggs hard boiled and chopped
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste paprika for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Boil the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise and mustard.
  • Add the cooled potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, celery, and onion to the bowl and gently mix to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Chill the potato salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Before serving, sprinkle paprika on top for garnish. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 7mg
Calories: 280kcal
Meal Type: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: picnic, potato salad, recipe
Cooking Method: Boiled
Diet: Vegan
Time: 30-45 Min
Level: Easy
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Join the Conversation
  1. User avatar Future Trunks says:

    2 stars
    I dunno, it just didn’t taste that great to me. Maybe too much mayo? I probably won’t try it again.

  2. User avatar jasper.emard31 says:

    5 stars
    Yum! Perfect side dish! Just a suggestion, add some bacon bits for extra flavor!

    1. 5 stars
      Bacon bits? That’s a great idea! I love the crunch they add. Can’t wait to try this recipe!

  3. User avatar manual.considine says:

    1 star
    Potato salad?! Boring! Idk why people love this. It’s just potatoes with some stuff. 😒

    1. 5 stars
      I think potato salad is classic! It’s all about how you make it. You can add so many things to it. 😍

  4. User avatar santiago.klocko2016 says:

    4 stars
    I made it for a picnic and everyone ate it! But I forget to add eggs… Lol, still good tho!

  5. 5 stars
    This recipe is just awesome! Super easy to follow and my family loved it. Will definitely make again!

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