Description
Mom’s Creamy Potato Salad offers a delightful blend of waxy potatoes, fresh vegetables, and creamy mayonnaise, making it the perfect side dish for any gathering. Quick to prepare and irresistibly flavorful, this salad is a must-try for wholesome comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large potatoes
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup finely diced pickles
- 1 small tomato, finely diced
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into even 1-inch chunks.
- Place the potato chunks in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water and stir in 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer and cook until fork-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool in the colander for 10-15 minutes.
- Chop the onions, pickles, and tomatoes.
- Once cooled, chop the potatoes into smaller pieces and add to a mixing bowl.
- Add the onions, pickles, tomatoes, and mayonnaise to the bowl and stir. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
Notes
Use waxy potatoes for the best texture.
For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped herbs like parsley or dill.
Taste before serving to adjust seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg