Grandma’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe

Grandma’s Potato Salad Recipe

My grandma had the best potato salad.  Sadly I didn’t get the recipe from her, but I knew what went into it.  After playing with ingredients, I was able to recreate her old fashioned potato salad recipe or got it pretty close.

Our family enjoyed this recipe during family reunions.  She would make a huge bowl full (5 pounds of potatoes out).  And we would enjoy this while visiting with family at the park.

Does This Potato Salad Need to Be Refrigerated?

Yes.  It contains eggs and mayonnaise.  When in serving in a lot location or if will be out for an extended amount of time, use a larger bowl with ice water underneath it to keep it cool.

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Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Creamy chunks of perfectly boiled potatoes, cuddled up with crisp bites of celery and sweet onions, all slathered in Grandma's secret mayo-mustard blend. It's like a taste of nostalgia with every forkful – this old-fashioned potato salad is a backyard barbecue's best friend

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Author: Regina Sober

Equipment

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Large Bowl
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Spoons
• Measuring Cups
• Spatula
• Instant Pot

Ingredients

• 6 cooked and peeled russet potatoes, diced
• 4 hard boiled eggs, crumbled into pieces
• 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 Tablespoons tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 cups cups mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons sugar

Instructions

• If you hadn't already, the potatoes should be boiled in water (with the skin on) and once a fork goes in easily, cool and then peel.
• Boil the eggs and peel and allow to cool.
• Once cooled, peel and dice the potato into 1/2" cubes.
• Place into a 20+ cup bowl (you'll need the space to stir)You can use a chopper to chop the eggs, celery and onion.
• Mix into the potatoes.
• Mix the mustard, sugar and mayonnaise together.
• Pour into the potato mixture and stir thoroughly.
• The potatoes should be coated thoroughly.
• Keep in the fridge until you are ready to eat.

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What Goes into Homemade Potato Salad?

• diced cooked boiled potatoes
• chopped hard boiled eggs
• diced onion (we use sweet)
• finely chopped celery
• yellow mustard & mayonnaise
• sugar

Can You Use Miracle Whip to Make this Potato Salad?

You can, but it will change the taste of it.  And it’s not how my grandma made it.  She used mayonnaise.  If your tastes are more for Miracle Whip, then try it and see if you like it.

Can Baked Potatoes Be Used Instead of Boiled Potatoes?

Definitely.  You may find that you need to add additional liquid to the potato salad (more mayonnaise and mustard, if the potatoes were dry.

Do You Add Sweet Relish or Pickles?

Not in this recipe, but if you want to, knock yourself out!