Hellmann’s Classic Potato Salad Recipe
Classic Hellmann's potato salad recipe with creamy mayo, tangy mustard, and fresh ingredients. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or family dinners.
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- 2 –3 hard-boiled eggs chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional – adds flavor balance
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs or paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes
- Place diced potatoes in a pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10–15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and cool completely.
- Prepare the Dressing
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Mix It Together
- Gently fold in the cooled potatoes, chopped celery, onions, and eggs. Stir carefully to avoid breaking up the potatoes.
- Chill
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best flavor.
- Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle with paprika or fresh herbs before serving, if desired.
Notes
Tips:
Chill potatoes before mixing to keep the salad from getting mushy. Taste and adjust seasoning after chilling.
Chill potatoes before mixing to keep the salad from getting mushy. Taste and adjust seasoning after chilling.