Grandma’s Potato Salad is a simple & easy old-fashioned recipe. Made with potatoes, eggs, and a simple creamy dressing for an easy side.
If I ever want to dial up summer memories from childhood, I make my grandma’s potato salad. I have several potato salad recipes on this blog, but with its simple ingredients and preparation, this one always tugs at my heartstrings.
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I’ve shared several of my grandmother’s (or Gigi, as we called her) recipes; this potato salad is yet another favorite.
It’s an old-fashioned potato salad with a mayonnaise-mustard dressing flavored with pantry seasonings.
We always had it with hard-boiled eggs mixed in, and they pair perfectly with the soft red potatoes.
My all-time favorite recipe is my loaded potato salad – it’s more amped up – but this one, my beloved Gigi’s salad, will always be on our summer dinner table.
Recipe Notes
Whenever I make this recipe, I usually make Gigi’s baked beans, too. The two go hand-in-hand for me and make it feel like summer, no matter what time of year I make them.
Ingredients
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Red potatoes
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Parsley
- Celery seed
- Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
What potatoes are best for potato salad?
I like red potatoes, but other waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, baby potatoes, or even fingerlings, will also work.
How long does it keep?
Homemade potato salad can be kept for several days in the refrigerator. However, it will dry out because the potatoes absorb some of the dressing. If that happens, add a little more mayo and stir well before serving.
Recipe Tips
You don’t have to peel the potatoes, but I like to because the skin tends to separate from the potato when you cook it. Some people like the texture it adds, so it’s OK to leave it on as long as the skin is thin.
I like to sprinkle some paprika over the top for garnish before serving it.
Because this salad has a mayonnaise dressing, please don’t keep it at room temperature for more than two hours. If serving it outside on a warm day, refrigerate it sooner.
My grandma’s potato salad will always be a favorite at our house. I’m so happy to share it with you – I hope it’s your new favorite, too. Enjoy! XOXO San
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Grandma’s Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 4 red potatoes
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise I use Best Foods
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into small cubes. Add to cool water and boil until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Let cool at room temperature while boiling eggs.
- Make hardboiled eggs using your preferred method. I like doing this on the stove-top. Peel and chop into bite-sized chunks.
- Place chopped eggs and cooled potatoes in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate until chilled and ready to serve. Top with paprika if desired.
People have gotten really creative with potato salad over the years, but nothing beats the classic for me. I can’t wait to try this!
Totally classic, makes me want to go on a picnic asap!
MY family and I love potato salad. I will definitely be making this at the next get together!
The perfect potato salad recipe! Always get compliments on this recipe.
Looks so delish! You definitely had me on this!
Super flavorful classic!
I love this! Will surely try again!
tried potato salad with egg was excellent however had the baked and seemed to have a sour taste and will not buy it again
Now this is how potato salad is done. This is the perfect recipe and will not dissapoint!
Always a hit on our table! I’m definitely making this!
This potato salad is so creamy. My family will go crazy over it!
Everyone raved about this at our party – it was DELISH!
I took this to a family party and it got DEVOURED! Thanks!
I mean, the name is perfect! I just made this for the hamburgers we’re grilling, and I had a little pre-dinner bit. I tastes exactly like my grandmother’s potato salad!
Such a delicious side dish! I made this and my family loves it!
Your Grandma’s Potato Salad recipe brought me right back to my childhood! It was exactly like the potato salad my grandma used to make.
This Grandma’s Potato Salad turned out amazing! It had that perfect blend of creamy and tangy, just like how my grandma used to make it. It was a big hit at our family gathering, and everyone was asking for the recipe. Such a comforting and nostalgic dish!