This Easy Homemade Potato Salad Recipe is so easy that it makes me wonder why I never tried to make potato salad. This past Fourth of July, we were invited to a potluck, and I was asked to bring pasta and potato salad. So time to suck it up and make it right?
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When I was younger, potato salad was something I never would even try, however, now, as an adult, its one of my favorite Fourth of July was a blast for my family! I have gotten to where I now prefer to make potato salad vs. buying it at the store. My favorite potato salad is -> Loaded Twice Baked Potato Salad but sometimes old fashion potato salad is just right too!
Boil a pot of water for potatoes and another for eggs. Or you can make an Instant Pot Egg Loaf (see -> here how to) without ice and peel hard-boiled eggs.
Wash and peel the potatoes, then dice them into small pieces.
Once the water is boiling, place the potatoes in the pot. Do the same with the eggs.
While those are boiling, chop up your onion and celery.
Remove eggs from the pot of water after about 14 minutes and place them in an ice-water bath to cool off.
Keep an eye on your potatoes. When they are tender, us an over the sink strainer to strain them.
I opted to use my Tupperware Mega Bowl and toss everything together. My mom got this for me; it has been amazing as a mixing bowl!! It's called THATSA® MEGA BOWL, and we have used it countless times. You can find on Amazon -> here!!
In the bowl, combine the potatoes, chopped celery, and onion.
Peel the eggs and dice them.
Add the remaining ingredients (eggs, mayonnaise, and mustard).
Salt and pepper to taste.
Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle paprika on top for presentation.
Refrigerate until it is cold. Be sure to keep it at a food-safe temperature during transport and at the get-together.
Be sure to keep this cold while at an outdoor BBQ. We kept ours on ice in a cooler on the way there and then put it right in the fridge upon arrival. It isn't a bad idea to take a more giant cooler to fill with ice underneath to help maintain safe food temperatures.
What is your go-to side dish for BBQs?
Store in the fridge in a container for up to four days after making it.
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