Old-Time Potato Salad

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A classic potato salad with creamy mayonnaise, tender potatoes, and chopped eggs, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings with comforting, savory flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 10 potatoes
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 onion

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice potatoes, then cook until tender.
  2. Dice onion finely.
  3. Slice eggs.
  4. Mix cooked potatoes, diced onion, and sliced eggs in a large bowl.
  5. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar; mix thoroughly.
  6. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

511 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.2g 10% DV
Total Fat 29.9g 38% DV
Carbs 56.3g 20% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 5.1g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 294.3mg 13% DV
Potassium 695mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 16mg 18% DV
Calcium 84.5mg 7% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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