Easy Creamy Potato Salad Recipe
Easy creamy potato salad recipe. Best mayo based potato salad is flavorful, and perfect for summer sides, braais, BBQs, family gatherings.
Creamy Potato Salad Recipe with Mayo
This creamy potato salad recipe is a classic summer side dish that never goes out of style. Made with tender potatoes and a rich, flavorful mayo dressing, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd. Whether you’re planning a family braai, backyard BBQ, picnic, or holiday gathering, this easy potato salad pairs well with grilled meats, burgers, chicken, and all your favorite summer dishes.
The creamy texture and simple ingredients make this homemade potato salad a go-to recipe for any occasion. Serve it chilled alongside your favorite mains and watch it disappear fast! Find more Cold Side dish Salad recipe
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Ingredients for Easy Creamy Potato Salad Recipe
- potato
- egg
- onions
- mustard
- mayonnaise
- garlic
- salt and pepper
View the recipe attached for the amounts needed for guidance. All cooked on a stove top.
How to make Easy Creamy Potato Salad
- Boils some potatoes, as many as you need for a large or medium dish. Add salt, or garlic if preferred, but don’t over boil them. I prefer to boil the potatoes with the skins on. Then peel them when tender. But for a quick boil you can boil them skin less and cut.
- Boil the eggs for at least 4 to 5 minutes for best boiled eggs. I include them in the potato pot for the last 5 minutes.
- Chop onions finally, and the red ones will give some color in the salad. Use a small chopping apparatus for easy use.
- I used a plastic lunch box to shake gently to help remove the egg shells. Shake the eggs a little till they are almost pealed. Peel and cut boiled eggs with slicer and turn and cut into smaller pieces. A tip to be able to remove the egg shells better is to boil them in a separate pot with a little vinegar to have the shells get removed easily.
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- Make the dressing by adding a teaspoon of mustard to mayonnaise. Drain the cut hot boiled potato and place in the bowl.
- Mix the onion into the mayo mustard mix.
- Then add to the hot potato, so that the potatoes will soak up the mayonnaise. Then the chopped eggs and fold in.
- Fold all together carefully, without mashing or breaking up the warm potatoes.
- Leave to cool and keep covered in the fridge. Better to make this ahead of time for the potatoes to absorb all the flavors of the dressing. Ready to eat.
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FAQ’s and Tips
A creamy potato salad is typically made with mayonnaise, sour cream, or a combination of both. The dressing coats the potatoes and creates a rich, smooth texture.
Yes! Potato salad is an excellent make-ahead side dish. Prepare it up to a day in advance and keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.
Waxy potatoes such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best because they hold their shape well after cooking. However, most potatoes can be used successfully.
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, potato salad will stay fresh for 3 to 4 days.
Yes, light mayonnaise can be substituted for regular mayonnaise if you prefer a lighter dressing, although the salad may be slightly less rich and creamy.
Potato salad is a versatile side dish that pairs well with braai meats, BBQ chicken, burgers, grilled steak, sausages, sandwiches, and picnic favorites.
Tips for the Best Creamy Potato Salad
- Cook the potatoes until just fork-tender to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- The potatoes should be warm, when mixing with the dressing for the best texture.
- Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning after chilling, as potatoes tend to absorb flavors.
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, or chives.
- If the salad seems dry after refrigeration, stir in a spoonful of mayonnaise before serving.
- Cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
- Garnish with paprika, fresh herbs, or sliced green onions, boiled eggs for a beautiful presentation.
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PrintEasy Creamy Potato Salad Recipe
Easy creamy potato salad recipe. Best mayo based potato salad is flavorful, and perfect for summer meals, braais, BBQs, and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Category: salad, side dishes
- Cuisine: South african
Ingredients
- 6 potatoes peeled. ( or boil with skins on and then peal)
- 2 red onions
- Teaspoon of mustard
- Himalayan salt
- Teaspoon garlic flakes
- 500 g mayonnaise
- 4 eggs boiled.
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes skins on in covered water, till tender enough.(but not to soft, as you do not want them to turn to mash)
- Add salt and garlic to water half way.
- while you boiling the potatoes, boil the eggs with the potatoes till done, about 5 min. ( or separate)
- Chop up the onions finely
- Cut with egg slicer the boiled eggs
- With the mayonnaise add mustard, and mix
- When potatoes are ready peel and cut into niece size pieces then add the mayonnaise and mustard mix while hot.(the potato will absorb the mayonnaise)
- Then fold in the onion and chopped egg.
- Leave to cool.
- Cover and keep in the fridge when needed. Made the day before enables the potatoes to absorb plenty of flavor.
- Keeps for a few days covered in the fridge.
Notes
A Homemade Christmas holiday salad to keep in fridge for a few days. will last 4 – 5 days covered. not freezable.
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