Description
Classic Amish Potato Salad featuring tender boiled potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crisp vegetables, and a creamy tangy dressing. This chilled salad offers a perfect balance of flavors with a hint of sweetness and a smooth, slightly chunky texture, ideal for picnics, family gatherings, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1½ pounds potatoes, peeled, cubed, and boiled until tender
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 large rib celery, chopped
- ¼ cup diced onion
Dressing Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked potatoes, shredded carrot, chopped celery, diced onion, and whole hard-boiled eggs. Gently chop the eggs using a spoon or fork right in the bowl to incorporate them into the salad.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, sugar, paprika, and salt until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Mix salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and stir gently to combine everything evenly. Lightly mash some of the potatoes using the back of a spoon to create a creamy texture while leaving some potato chunks intact for bite.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle additional paprika over the top of the potato salad for a pop of color and enhanced presentation.
Notes
- Boil potatoes until just tender but not falling apart to maintain good texture in the salad.
- Chilling the salad overnight enhances the overall flavor and makes it more delicious.
- Feel free to adjust sugar and salt levels according to taste preferences.
- Use freshly ground black pepper if desired for a mild spicy note.
- This salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats and sandwiches.
