Description
This Mom’s Creamy Potato Salad is a delightful blend of waxy potatoes, fresh vegetables, and a touch of creamy mayonnaise. It’s perfect for gatherings, picnics, or a simple side dish that brings comfort and flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large waxy 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.
- In a medium saucepan, cover the potato chunks with cold water and add 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer, cooking for about 5 minutes until fork-tender but intact.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool in a colander for 10-15 minutes.
- Chop the onions, pickles, and tomatoes while the potatoes cool.
- Once cooled, cut the potatoes into smaller pieces and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
- Add the onions, pickles, tomatoes, and mayonnaise to the bowl, stirring well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for 4-6 hours.
Notes
For a creamier texture, increase the amount of mayonnaise if desired.
This salad can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
Adding chopped herbs like parsley or dill can elevate the taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
