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Creamy potato salad with diced potatoes, ham, and fresh herbs in a white bowl.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Sana Umer
Classic Potato Salad with tender boiled potatoes, creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard, and fresh herbs. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or a side dish any day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons mustard Dijon or yellow
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions
 

Cook Potatoes

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10–15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

Make Dressing

  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Combine

  • Add warm potatoes to the dressing and gently toss to coat.

Chill and Serve

  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Tip: Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the best texture.
  • Variation: Add chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra protein.
  • Serving: Serve chilled as a side dish for BBQs, picnics, or family dinners.
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