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Classic Potato and Egg Salad

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Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Degree of Difficulty : Easy
Servings: 4 people
Tip : Try to select potatoes that are the same shape and size so that they will cook in the same amount of time.

Ingredients 

  • 2 medium white skinned potatoes
  • 6 whole hardboiled eggs
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 3/4 cup Hellman's Real mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar (or more to taste)
  • 3/4 tbsp yellow mustard
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Gather all ingredients before starting recipe

  • Cover 2 medium white skinned potatoes with water, add salt and bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until easily pierced with the tip of a knife.
  • Drain potatoes and set aside until they are cool enough to handle. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2" cubes. Transfer to a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Rough chop 6 whole hardboiled eggs and add to mixing bowl.
  • Add 1 cup thinly sliced celery to potatoes and eggs.
  • Mix 3/4 cup Hellman's Real mayonnaise, 1 tbsp cider vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar (or more) and 3/4 tbsp yellow mustard in a bowl and stir until well combined. Taste, if it seems a little sour, add a bit more sugar.
  • Pour dressing over the potato mixture, gently fold until combined and cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.