Description
Indulge in the creamy and tangy goodness of Old Fashioned Potato Salad With Olives, a perfect side dish for any occasion. This delightful recipe features tender potatoes tossed with crunchy celery and sweet onions, all enveloped in a rich mayonnaise and mustard dressing. The surprise ingredient—green olives—adds an unexpected twist that elevates this classic dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a family picnic, this versatile salad promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make, customizable, and great for meal prep, it’s sure to become a staple at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/4 cup sliced green olives (optional)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: 2 hard-boiled eggs, paprika
Instructions
- Rinse potatoes and remove any blemishes; leave skins on.
- In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with cold water by two inches and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 30-45 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and allow them to cool slightly before cutting them into chunks.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped celery and onion. Add the warm potato chunks and let sit for a few minutes.
- Stir in mayonnaise and mustard, then fold in olives if using. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and paprika if desired; refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg