Go Back
Delicious classic potato salad in a bowl, garnished with parsley and paprika, on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Classic Potato Salad

An easy, Classic Potato Salad recipe that's creamy and delicious, made with Yukon Gold Potatoes, hard boiled eggs, pickles, celery, and a creamy homemade dressing.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 298
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 4 hard boiled eggs
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 dill pickles (finely chopped)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 ribs celery (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)

Method
 

  1. Place the whole, unpeeled potatoes in a large pot of water, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Drain and steam for 5-10 minutes, then peel and cut into 1/2 inch chunks.
  2. Mash the yolks of the hard boiled eggs and stir in mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over warm potatoes. Add chopped egg whites, celery, onion, and pickles. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to blend flavors.

Notes

Allow flavors to blend by refrigerating for a few hours before serving.