Amish Potato Salad

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This Amish potato salad has a sweet and sour dressing and is distinctively yellow. I grew up eating this salad in Pennsylvania Dutch country.

Submitted by melissa master cavell
Updated on February 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 medium white potatoes with skin

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup chopped carrots

  • 1 teaspoon celery seed

  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.

  2. While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together 2 eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in the vinegar, milk, and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Refrigerate until cool, then stir in the mayonnaise.

  3. Peel the potatoes if desired, and cut into medium dice. Place in a large bowl; mix in onion, celery, carrots, celery seed, and hard-cooked eggs. Gently fold in the dressing. Refrigerate until serving.

Cook’s Note

I personally like this to sit for at least a day before serving to let the flavors blend, but you may serve it as soon as it is chilled.

153 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

497 Calories
31g Fat
49g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 497
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 425mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 34mg 37%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 844mg 18%

* 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.