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Classic Potato Salad

Classic potato salad is a timeless side dish that never goes out of style. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, attending a potluck, or simply craving a comforting side dish, this creamy potato salad recipe is a guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Course: Party Food, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Classic Potato Salad:
  • 5 Yellow Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cubed
  • 4 Eggs, boiled, peeled, and diced
  • 6 Pickles, diced
  • 1/2 Red onion, diced
  • 1 Can Corn, drained
  • 250 g Sausage, diced
For the Dressing:
  • Pickle juice to taste
  • 1 1/2 Cups Mayonnaise
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Cooking pot

Method
 

  1. Cook the Potatoes: In a pot boil the potatoes in their skins in salted water until tender. Drain and allow the potatoes to cool. Peel and cut into bite-sized pieces and add it to a large bowl.
  2. Boil the Eggs: Hard-boil the eggs, cool, peel, and dice and add to the potatoes.
  3. Dice the pickles and red onions and add to the potatoes.
  4. Drain the corn and add to the potatoes.
  5. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, salt and pepper to taste until smooth.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Gently fold everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
  7. Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.