Ingredients
Potatoes and Vegetables
- 6 medium potatoes (around 3 pounds)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 spring onions, sliced
Eggs
- 4 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Scrub, peel, and cut the potatoes into one-inch cubes. Place them in a large pot and cover with water.
- Boil Potatoes: Boil the potatoes over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until they are firm-tender. Test doneness by inserting a fork into a cube; it should meet slight resistance but not be hard.
- Drain and Cool Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes and set them aside to cool completely.
- Combine Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled potatoes, chopped onions, chopped celery, and sliced spring onions.
- Prepare Eggs: Hard-boil the eggs, then cool and peel them. Chop the eggs or push them through a cooling rack wire into the potato mixture.
- Add Vinegar: Pour the white distilled vinegar over the egg and potato mixture to add a tangy flavor.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, pickle relish, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Combine Dressing and Potatoes: Fold the dressing gently into the potato mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle paprika over the top for color and extra flavor. Refrigerate if desired before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes to keep the salad firm.
- Adjust vinegar and mustard amounts according to your taste preferences for tanginess.
- You can add chopped pickles instead of relish for a chunkier texture.
- Chill the potato salad for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Optional additions include hard-boiled egg yolks crumbled on top or fresh herbs like dill for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
