Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Potato Salad recipe is a timeless recipe I know you’re going to love. It’s a traditional potato salad recipe that’s been a favorite in our family for ages. It has that perfect balance of creaminess with a hint of tang from the mustard and the satisfying crunch of celery. And while the ingredients may be basic, this simple potato salad recipe is packed with flavor. Our summer parties and family gatherings are never complete without a big chilled bowl of this potato salad. If you’re looking for a potato salad like your Grandma used to make, give this a try.
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes | Yield: 12 Servings
Dive into a bowl of nostalgia with this classic, old-fashioned potato salad recipe, featuring creamy mayo, tangy mustard, hard boiled eggs, and crunchy celery. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or simply savoring a taste of tradition.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of potatoes, peeled, cooked, and coarsely chopped *(see note below about cooking the potatoes)
- 4 eggs, hard boiled
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 ribs celery, finely diced (or sliced if you prefer)
- 1/4 cup finely diced bread and butter or sweet pickles
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 – 2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning (like Morton’s Nature Seasons, Lawry’s, or Old Bay), use more or less to taste
- 2 teaspoons salt, use more or less to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
