Description
This Amish Potato Salad is the ultimate comfort side—creamy, tangy, and just the right touch of sweet. It’s packed with tender potatoes, crunchy celery, shredded carrots, and a rich dressing that brings it all together. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or anytime you want a classic crowd-pleaser. Trust me, you’re going to want to make this one again and again! #AmishPotatoSalad #ClassicSides
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled, cubed, and boiled until tender
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 large rib celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Drain the cooked potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes, chopped eggs, shredded carrot, celery, and onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, paprika, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture.
- Adjust sugar and mustard amounts to taste for more sweetness or tang.
- Add fresh chopped parsley for a fresh color boost if you like.
- This salad tastes even better the next day once flavors meld!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg