Classic Potato Salad with Eggs is a nostalgic, old-fashioned potato salad that's slightly tangy and made with hard-boiled eggs and crunchy celery. This deli-style recipe is vegetarian and dairy-free.
This potato salad is a classic!
It's the recipe that was once advertised with Best Foods/Hellmann's mayonnaise, and that's the mayonnaise traditionally used in this salad, too!
While some old-fashioned potato salad recipes contain ham, this recipe is pork-free.
It's a simple, budget-friendly dish that's easy to make ahead and an amazing addition to picnics, family barbecues, parties, events, and the dinner table.
If you need a delicious side for a potluck with friends, look no further!
It's completely adaptable, too. Add more or less mayonnaise, eggs, or celery, and make it entirely "to taste" and "as you like it!"
What is needed to make this classic potato salad?
potatoes
celery
onion
hard-boiled eggs
mayonnaise
white vinegar
salt
sugar
ground black pepper
What's good about potatoes?
The potato is a perennial, starchy tuber, a root vegetable, that is native to the Americas.
Potatoes contain health benefits and are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and nutrients and provide fuel for the body.
Potatoes are gluten-free and very filling. In addition, they are a good source of antioxidants-some more than others-and they contain resistant starch. However, their nutritional content depends on the type of potato. Much of a potato's nutrition is in the skin of the potato, and peeling them reduces their nutritional value.
Adding fattening toppings, such as sour cream or butter, adds calories and fat.
Different potatoes are considered to work best with different recipes, but overall, they can be used in a variety of delicious meals for recipes from all over the world.
There may be over a couple hundred varieties of potatoes in the United States, but there are only 7 main categories. The most popular of these are the red, white, yellow, and russet.
And what about eggs?
For many years eggs were considered a source of high cholesterol and a possible cause of heart disease, and people were warned against them and recommended to have only a few per week in their diets.
It is true that one large egg yolk has 200 mg of cholesterol. However, the additional nutrients that eggs contain may actually help LOWER the risk of heart disease by raising the "good" cholesterol in one's body.
Eggs are high in protein and filling but low in calories. They have nutritional value and contain a large variety of vitamins as well as some antioxidants.
The color of the yolk depends on the diet of the hen, and different types of chickens may lay different colored eggs; white or brownish.
Egg white consists primarily of approximately 90 percent water and contains almost no fat or carbohydrates.
The yolk of a new egg is firm, but then it absorbs water from the egg white, which causes it to increase in size and become loose.
You may be surprised to know that raw egg white is sometimes used in the preparation of vaccines.
Many people believe that since eggs are found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket, and very frequently near the dairy section, they are also dairy.
Nonetheless, eggs are NOT DAIRY. You CANNOT milk a chicken!
And celery is healthy too!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this the original Hellmann's potato salad recipe?
This is the classic potato salad recipe that was once featured on Best Foods/Hellmann's mayonnaise containers. It has the traditional combination of potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, celery, and a creamy, slightly tangy dressing.
Why is this called classic potato salad?
It's a traditional old-fashioned potato salad made with familiar ingredients like potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, and mayonnaise. It's the kind of creamy potato salad commonly served at picnics, barbecues, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Can I make this potato salad ahead of time?
Yes. Potato salad is an excellent make-ahead side dish. Preparing it ahead gives the flavors time to combine, and it can be refrigerated until you're ready to serve it.
How long does potato salad with eggs last in the refrigerator?
Store the potato salad covered in the refrigerator and use it within 3 to 4 days. Keep it refrigerated, especially when serving it at picnics, barbecues, or other gatherings.
Can I adjust the ingredients to taste?
Absolutely. This recipe is very adaptable. You can add more or less mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs, or celery depending on how you like your potato salad.
Can I make this potato salad without celery?
Yes. The crunchy celery adds texture and flavor, but you can leave it out if you don't like celery or don't have any on hand.
Is potato salad with eggs vegetarian and dairy-free?
Yes. This potato salad is vegetarian and dairy-free. It contains eggs and mayonnaise but no meat or dairy ingredients.
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Classic Potato Salad with Eggs
Easy and delicious, creamy old-fashioned potato salad with eggs.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of boiled potatoes, peeled*
- 1 cup thinly sliced (horizontally) or diced celery
- ½ medium onion, chopped or diced (approximately ½ cup)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup of Best Foods/Hellmann's mayonnaise**
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (and a little more for garnish if desired)
Instructions
- Cut the boiled potatoes into approximately 1" pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add onion and celery to the bowl and chop the eggs into 6-8 pieces and add them to the bowl as well.
- Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, sugar, and pepper to the bowl and gently mix everything together thoroughly.
- Chill for around an hour (optional, but recommended).
Notes
*5-6 medium potatoes
**You can use whichever mayo you want, but Best Foods and Hellmann's are the best (both mayo brands are the same—the name just depends on where you live in the US.)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 687Total Fat: 50gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 41gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1309mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 7gSugar: 6gProtein: 9g
