Description
This classic Amish Potato Salad features tender Yukon Gold or red potatoes combined with hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, sweet onion, and a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and sweet pickle relish. It’s a perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, and potlucks, offering a rich, flavorful, and nostalgic taste that develops beautifully after chilling.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Vegetables
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
Eggs
- 3 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the potatoes for 10 to 12 minutes until they are fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain the potatoes well and allow them to cool slightly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled potatoes, chopped hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped celery, sweet onion, and sweet pickle relish to the dressing. Gently fold all ingredients together carefully to coat the potatoes without breaking them up.
- Chill Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the potato salad with paprika to add a touch of classic color and flavor. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- For an extra tangy flavor, increase the amount of apple cider vinegar slightly or substitute sweet pickle relish with dill relish.
- This potato salad pairs wonderfully with BBQ dishes, fried chicken, or sandwiches.
- Perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings due to its rich and cooling profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
