Classic American Red Potato Salad
Classic American Red Potato Salad brings tender red potatoes together with creamy mayonnaise, chopped eggs, and crisp celery for a balanced mix of richness and crunch. A touch of sweet onion and green pepper adds freshness, making it a nostalgic side perfect for cookouts, picnics, and summer dinners. Serve it chilled alongside grilled meats or sandwiches.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the potatoes and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender but still firm; drain, cool, and cut them into cubes.
- 3
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water; bring the water to a boil, then immediately remove from heat; cover and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes; remove from the hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the chopped potatoes and eggs; mix together the mayonnaise, chopped onion, green onion, green pepper, and celery; season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
- 5
Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Calories 469.53 kcal High
- Protein 9.96 g Moderate
- Carbs 43.47 g Moderate
- Total Fat 29.65 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.01 g High
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High
- Cholesterol 133.53 mg High
- Sodium 345.27 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.78 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.03 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.49 g Low Source
- Calcium 66.43 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.66 mg Moderate
- Potassium 1123.51 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 94.81 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 37.12 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.96 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic American Red Potato Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Eggs, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 469.53 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic American Red Potato Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Classic American Red Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Eggs, Green Bell Pepper, Green Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic American Red Potato Salad?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 469.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic American Red Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
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