Mother's Potato Salad
Mother's Potato Salad blends tender russet potatoes with hard-cooked eggs, crunchy celery and onion, sweet gherkins, and briny pimento-stuffed olives, all tossed in a tangy yellow mustard and mayo dressing. It’s a nostalgic, sweet-savory side that’s perfect chilled for picnics, potlucks, or summer cookouts, with a bell pepper garnish adding fresh snap and color.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mother's Potato Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 63
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with salted water; bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Drain the potatoes; let them steam-dry for 1 to 2 minutes. Cool, then peel and cut into cubes.
- 3
Arrange the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan; cover with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from the heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes.
- 4
Take the eggs out of the hot water; cool them under cold running water. Peel and slice the eggs; set aside 1 attractive slice for garnish.
- 5
Stir together the mayonnaise and mustard in a bowl. In a separate large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, olives, gherkins, celery, and onion; add the mayonnaise mixture and gently toss until everything is coated. Season with salt.
- 6
Garnish the salad with bell pepper slices; place the reserved egg slice in the center. Chill until ready to serve.
- Calories 506.53 kcal High 25%
- Protein 11.19 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 52.1 g 19%
- Total Fat 29.81 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 5.0 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 131.96 mg High 44%
- Sodium 634.27 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 6.27 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 5.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.46 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 80.89 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.24 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 1296.8 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 78.32 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 25.94 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.56 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mother's Potato Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery Sticks, Eggs, Gherkins, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 506.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mother's Potato Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Mother's Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery Sticks, Eggs, Gherkins, Green Bell Pepper, Mayonnaise. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mother's Potato Salad?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 506.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mother's Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mother's Potato Salad healthy?
- Mother's Potato Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 506.53 calories and 11.19 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 634.27 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.0 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Mustard, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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