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Old Fashioned Creamy Potato Salad

It just wouldn't be summer without an Old Fashioned Creamy Potato Salad. This is a new take on an old family favourite. I know everyone has their own favourite potato salad for summer, but sometimes, it's nice to check out something new!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: potatoes, potlucks, summer
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs finely chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper finely chopped
  • 3 spring Onions finely chopped
  • paprika for garnish
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Instructions

  • In a large sauce pan, bring water to a boil and add potatoes. Cook for about 20 minutes or until soft. Remove from heat and drain the water. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash them really well. Set aside.
  • Make the salad dressing. Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Whisk well to combine.
  • In a large bowl combine the mashed potatoes, the salad dressing, chopped peppers, celery, white onion, and spring onions. Stir really well to combine.
  • Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle over sweet paprika. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Serve cold with your favourite sides.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

  1. Mash potatoes well – To achieve a creamy texture, make sure to mash the potatoes really well to get out all the lumps.
  2. Chop vegetables small – I feel this salad is much better with the vegetables diced really small. Be sure to dice them small for the best potato salad.
  3. Chill time is important – This salad is best chilled for at least one hour. The flavours enhance as well it is better cold. You can even make it up to one day before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Old Fashioned Creamy Potato Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 270 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 147mg6%
Potassium 953mg27%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 314IU6%
Vitamin C 59mg72%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.