My mother-in-law makes the best potato salad recipe. As promised, I am sharing it with you with her permission. I think she calls it “American Potato Salad”, but Mike said the only acceptable name was the “Best Potato Salad”. In any case, it’s a sure crowd pleaser. This post contains affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.
The recipe she gave me is enough to feed a large gathering. This was my first time making it on my own, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I don’t want to alter her ingredients or instructions in any way, but keep in mind if you make it – it’s large. It filled my large Pampered Chef collapsible bowl to the top.
Best Potato Salad Recipe with Eggs
Ingredients:
- 3lbs red skin potatoes
- 2 eggs per potato, plus 1 extra
- 1 medium onion
- 3-4 ribs celery
- 1/2 English cucumber (seedless)
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 can black olives
- Salt & pepper
- Paprika
- Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb Seasoning Salt
- Parsley flakes (generous amount)
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups Hellman’s mayo
Instructions:
- Boil potatoes until they are tender to poke with a fork. Peel, and cut into bite sizes. Place into a bowl and salt and pepper them.
- Hard boil eggs, remove shells and cut into medium pieces. Add to potatoes and salt and pepper them.
- Finely chop the onion and roughly chop the celery and cucumber. Drain olives from can and cut them in half. Add all of this plus the sweet pickle relish in a separate bowl. Season generously with paprika, Mrs. Dash, and parsley flakes.
- Add relish mixture to the potatoes and eggs. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Add enough mayo to reach a creamy texture.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle paprika and parsley over top.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Tastes best the same day as you prepare.
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My 3lb bag of potatoes contained 17 potatoes. That meant I needed 35 eggs! Definitely feel free to adjust this recipe down unless you are feeding a large bunch. Although, this best potato salad recipe is so good you are going to want it more than one day!
David Fultner says
April 16, 2015 at 4:31 pmThis lools tasty I ahve nfver ese cumber in there. And we use cealery sed. Nice. twist.
Sarah L says
April 16, 2015 at 9:38 pmI like adding the black olives. Most of the rest is very similar to one I make.
M.Clark says
April 16, 2015 at 9:54 pmThis potato salad looks delicious, I can’t wait to give it a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
nicole dziedzic says
April 17, 2015 at 1:37 amI love potato salad, a perfect time of year to make it too! Now I want some!
Julie Wood says
April 17, 2015 at 7:39 amI always like using red potatoes to make Potato Salad because it tastes so good with these potatoes! I want to make your recipe, it looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Fee Roberts says
April 19, 2015 at 9:11 amThis looks really good. The base ingredients would also make for a great pasta dish, I think. But I would have to argue with you about it being the best. My mom makes the best potato salad, lol. Though, I think everyone thinks their mom makes the best anything, lol.
vickie couturier says
April 20, 2015 at 12:28 pmthis is almost how i make mine too,,we love this type
Gina says
April 22, 2015 at 10:44 amThis looks delish – I would definitely eat it every day!
Cheryl says
April 23, 2015 at 5:39 pmThis looks so good, thanks for sharing!!
Cyndee says
April 24, 2015 at 9:36 pmSounds so good! Thank you for sharing on Idea Box link party!
Laurie says
May 12, 2015 at 2:27 pmI am a huge potato fan! I’ll be pinning your recipe to try – And I will be featurning your post on our next Brag About It party. Hope you’ll join us next week. Party starts Monday @ midnight 🙂
~Laurie
Sandra @ Heavenly Deviled Eggs says
May 16, 2015 at 11:29 amThis sounds so delicious! I love potato salad. It also looks easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
May 17, 2015 at 3:51 pmPotato Salad is always better with hard boiled egg in it…just like my mom used to make! 🙂 Great recipe. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we’re looking forward to what you have to share next week. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Danielle says
May 18, 2015 at 6:55 amYum, yum! Thanks for sharing at Idea Box