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The best potato salad recipe with dill and chives.
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5 from 4 votes

Best Easy Potato Salad

Classic American style potato salad with mayonnaise, celery, and green onions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: BBQ Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq, cookout, gluten free, potatoes, side dish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 490kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt divided
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 chopped green onions
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional

Instructions

  • Peel and dice potatoes to 1" chunks.
  • Fill a large stock pot with cold water. Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and potatoes to water and bring to a boil.
  • Boil until soft, when a fork easily pierces potato.
  • Drain well and let cool.
  • In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, mayonnaise, green onions celery, mustard, sugar, and stir to combine well.
  • When potatoes are cool, mix with dressing and toss well.
  • Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 817mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g