How To Make The Best Potato Salad Recipe – Today I’m sharing our secret family potato salad recipe. My mom’s potato salad recipe is hands-down the best potato salad I, or anyone else who’s tried it, has ever eaten!
Seriously though, my mother has magical abilities in the art of potato salad making. My mom makes traditional mustard, pickle, and hard-boiled egg potato salad. It’s simple, but I have never made or tasted another potato salad better than her version… And I’m not the only person to think so.
Over the years I’ve watched countless relatives and friends swoon over her classic potato salad.
The problem is, when you ask her for the recipe she has a hard time sharing it, because she doesn’t actually have a recipe written down. She makes it by feel.
It’s taken years of watching, assisting her, and asking questions to come up with what I consider to be her recipe.
Adapted from: aspicyperspective.com
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT TYPE OF MAYONNAISE SHOULD I USE?
The mayo is the base flavor in the dressing so it is a very important ingredient. I find most people have a favorite brand. Go with your family favorite. If you don’t usually buy mayonnaise, Hellman’s is very popular, but Duke’s mayo is the brand of the south. *wink*
WHY SWEET PICKLE RELISH?
Most store-bought pickle relish is sweet. I like to use the refrigerated kind that has larger chunks. It provides a better texture and the sweetness adds a lovely balance to the salad. If you hate the idea of adding sweetness, find a tart pickle relish or add chopped banana peppers.
IS THIS RECIPE GLUTEN-FREE?
Yes, as long as the mayonnaise is gluten-free, the whole recipe is. (Most brands are, but double-check your jar.)
CAN I MAKE A DAIRY-FREE OR VEGAN VERSION?
Of course! This recipe is already dairy-free. However, to make it vegan, simply buy a vegan mayonnaise and then omit the hard-boiled eggs.
HOW LONG DOES THIS SALAD LAST?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this salad will last a week.
CAN YOU FREEZE THIS RECIPE?
I wouldn’t. The thawing process will change the texture and the dressing will not be as creamy.
CAN I ADD OTHER INGREDIENTS TO MIX THINGS UP?
Sure! Try adding: bacon, rosemary, scallions, chopped banana peppers, shredded cheese, or sour cream.
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