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The Original Potato Salad Recipe
Want to make potato salad just like your mom used to? Our Original Potato Salad recipe is so great because it’s made with our real mayonnaise, which makes the perfect potato salad dressing!
This classic dish is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser, bringing smiles to every gathering. With Hellmann’s or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, each bite is a delightful blend of creamy goodness and nostalgic flavors.
Potato salad is more than just a side dish; it’s a staple at family gatherings, picnics, and barbecues. The simplicity of the ingredients — potatoes, eggs, celery, and onions — comes together beautifully, elevating the taste to something truly memorable. Our mayonnaise adds a rich, smooth texture that complements the natural flavors of the potatoes, making every bite a moment of pure pleasure.
This classic dish is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser, bringing smiles to every gathering. With Hellmann’s or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, each bite is a delightful blend of creamy goodness and nostalgic flavors.
Potato salad is more than just a side dish; it’s a staple at family gatherings, picnics, and barbecues. The simplicity of the ingredients — potatoes, eggs, celery, and onions — comes together beautifully, elevating the taste to something truly memorable. Our mayonnaise adds a rich, smooth texture that complements the natural flavors of the potatoes, making every bite a moment of pure pleasure.
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8 People
Servings
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10 Mins
Prep Time
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15 Mins
Cooking Time
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25 Mins
Ready In
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Servings8
- Value
| Amount Per Serving | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 300.0 |
| Protein (g) | 4.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates (g) | 24.0 g |
| Sugar (g) | 3.0 g |
| Calcium (mg) | 2.0 % |
| Fibre (g) | 2.0 g |
| Sodium (mg) | 650.0 mg |
| Fat (g) | 21.0 g |
| Saturated Fat (g) | 3.5 g |
| Trans Fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 60.0 mg |
| Iron (mg) | 2.0 % |
| Vitamin A | 2.0 % |
| Vitamin B12 | |
| Vitamin C | 15.0 % |
Ingredients
- 2 lbs, potatoes (5 -6 medium) peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Mayonnaise Real Mayo
- 2 tbsp, vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (optional)
- 4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh chives (optional)
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Directions
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COVER potatoes with water in 4-quart saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
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COMBINE Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper in large bowl. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients and toss gently. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Cost per recipe*: $3.09. Cost per serving*: $0.39
*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.