Description
Mom’s Creamy Potato Salad is a delightful mix of waxy potatoes, red onions, and pickles, all tossed in mayonnaise. It’s a simple, flavorful dish perfect for gatherings or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large waxy potatoes
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup finely diced pickles
- 1 small tomato, finely diced
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into even 1-inch chunks.
- Place the potato chunks in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water, and stir in 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Bring the pot to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook for about 5 more minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool in the colander for 10-15 minutes.
- Chop up the onions, pickles, and tomatoes.
- Once cooled, chop the potatoes into smaller pieces and add them to a mixing bowl.
- Add the onions, pickles, tomatoes, and mayonnaise to the bowl and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust to taste as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of mustard or herbs.
This salad tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld.
Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg