Simple Potato Salad

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This was one of the first potato salad recipes I learned how to make. My aunt taught it to me; It's not fancy, but I like it!

Submitted by Lisa T
Updated on April 2, 2024
Potato salad with egg garnish in a green bowl.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
3
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

  • 3 red potatoes

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 ½ cups creamy salad dressing

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for potato salad on a marble surface.

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  2. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.

    Potatoes boiling in water on a white stove.

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  3. Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool.

    Eggs boiling covered in a saucepan on stove.

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  4. Peel the eggs and cut around the egg white; keep the yolk whole.

    Peeled eggs and whole yolks on a cutting board.

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  5. Dice egg whites and potatoes. Combine in a mixing bowl and add salad dressing.

    Diced potatoes mixed with mayonnaise in a bowl.

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  6. Toss potatoes and egg; crumble egg yolk on top and serve chilled.

    Finished potato salad with egg garnish in a green bowl.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

557 Calories
36g Fat
50g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 557
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 1059mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 1014mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.