How To Make The BEST Potato Salad (Recipe)

The Best Potato Salad Recipe Ever

How To Make The Best Potato Salad Recipe – Today I’m sharing our secret family potato salad recipe. My mom’s potato salad recipe is hands-down the best potato salad I, or anyone else who’s tried it, has ever eaten!

The Best Potato Salad Recipe… Ever.

My mom’s potato salad is better than your mom’s potato salad.

There, I said it and I’m not taking it back! *wink*

Seriously though, my mother has magical abilities in the art of potato salad making. My mom makes traditional mustard, pickle, and hard-boiled egg potato salad. It’s simple, but I have never made or tasted another potato salad better than her version… And I’m not the only person to think so.

Over the years I’ve watched countless relatives and friends swoon over her classic potato salad.

The problem is, when you ask her for the recipe she has a hard time sharing it, because she doesn’t actually have a recipe written down. She makes it by feel.

It’s taken years of watching, assisting her, and asking questions to come up with what I consider to be her recipe.

Want to know mom’s secrets?

Here’s What You’ll Need…

Making the most comforting potato salad, you need a few classic ingredients.

• Yukon Gold potatoes or Klondike Goldust potatoes – or use Russets
• Mayonnaise – your favorite brand
• Refrigerated pickle relish
• Yellow mustard – or 1 part yellow + 1 part dijon
• Apple cider vinegar
• Celery seeds
• Paprika
• Hard-boiled eggs – peeled and chopped
• Celery stalks – diced
• Sweet onion – diced
• Fresh chopped dill
• Salt and pepper

How To Make The Best Potato Salad Recipe

1) The key to making the best potato salad is to use starchy potatoes and let them get really soft, so they are partially mashed once mixed. This gives the recipe a rustic, yet thick and luxurious quality. I like to use Yukon Gold or Klondike Goldust potatoes. You can also use Russet potatoes if you like. Do not use new potatoes, because they hold their shape too well and will leave the dressing soupy.

Start the potatoes in a large pot of cold water and bring them to a boil to ensure even cooking. Make sure to salt the boiling water so the salty flavor gets deep down in the potatoes.

Once the potatoes are soft, drain off the water and peel off the skins. You can leave some of the skins on if you like the added texture.

Chop the potatoes when they are soft; this saves time on the peeling and chopping.

2) Next, mix all the dressing ingredients together in a large bowl. Use your favorite mayonnaise as the base.

I know better than to tell you what brand to use… Mayonnaise is an intensely personal condiment!

Here in the Carolinas, we use Duke’s Mayonnaise, but mom usually uses Hellmann’s. You can even go with Miracle Whip if that is your favorite.

Mix a large amount of sweet pickle relish into the dressing.

Use the good quality refrigerated relish that tastes fresh, has large chunks, and stays firm. Otherwise, the dense ultra-sweet shelved variety might overwhelm the flavor of the dressing.

If you can’t find “good relish”, finely dice firm refrigerated sweet pickles instead.

Make sure to use yellow mustard for flavor and color. Sometimes mom adds half yellow mustard and half dijon mustard, but if it’s going to be one or the other, you have to use classic yellow mustard.

Apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, and a little bit of paprika round out the dressing flavor.

3) Mix the potatoes and the dressing while the potatoes are still warm. Add chopped hard-boiled eggs for richness, celery for crunch, sweet onions for a zippy bite, and fresh chopped dill for a herbaceous punch.

The onions are a point of discrepancy in our family… Personally, I would always choose scallions over any other raw onion. However my dad insists on raw chopped sweet onions for crunch and flavor, so that’s what mom uses.

To his credit, they do provide a more potent onion essence and crisp texture when served on the second or third day.

4) Finally, potato salad, any potato salad, tastes better on the second day after the flavors have had ample time to mix and mingle.

When possible, make mom’s this recipe the day before you plan to serve it.

However, if you don’t have time to make it a day ahead, refrigerate the recipe for as long as humanly possible before mealtime.

Get the Full (Printable) Recipe For How To Make The Best Potato Salad Below!

If you are determined to learn How To Make The Family Secret Recipe, give my mom’s recipe a try.

I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Type of Mayonnaise Should I Use?

The mayo is the base flavor in the dressing so it is a very important ingredient. I find most people have a favorite brand. Go with your family favorite. If you don’t usually buy mayonnaise, Hellman’s is very popular, but Duke’s mayo is the brand of the south. *wink*

Why Sweet Pickle Relish?

Most store-bought pickle relish is sweet. I like to use the refrigerated kind that has larger chunks. It provides a better texture and the sweetness adds a lovely balance to the salad. If you hate the idea of adding sweetness, find a tart pickle relish or add chopped banana peppers.

Can I Peel the Potatoes Before Cooking?

Mom always cooked the potatoes with the peels, then pulled off some (or all) of the peels after cooking. This allows you to leave some potato skins in the salad, if you like, for extra texture. Also, it elements the need for a vegetable peeler because the skins will pull right off after the potatoes are fully cooked.

However, if you do not want to incorporate any of the potato skins into the salad, you can peel them beforehand. It’s a matter of personal preference.

Is This Recipe Gluten-Free?

Yes, as long as the mayonnaise is gluten-free, the whole recipe is. (Most brands are, but double-check your jar.)

Can I Make a Dairy-Free or Vegan Version?

Of course! This recipe is already dairy-free. However, to make it vegan, simply buy a vegan mayonnaise and then omit the hard-boiled eggs.

How Long Does This Salad Last?

Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this salad will last a week.

Can You Freeze This Recipe?

I wouldn’t. The thawing process will change the texture and the dressing will not be as creamy.

Can I Add Other Ingredients to Mix Things Up?

Sure! Try adding: bacon, rosemary, scallions, chopped banana peppers, shredded cheese, or sour cream.

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• Provencial Potato Salad
• Market Bean Salad
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• Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad With Potatoes

How To Make The Best Potato Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes or Klondike Goldust potatoes
• 2 cups mayonnaise (your favorite brand)
• 1 cup refrigerated sweet pickle relish
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, or 1 part yellow + 1 part dijon
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon celery seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 4-5 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

• Cut the potatoes into quarters and place them in a large stockpot. Fill the pot with cold water until it is 1 inch over the top of the potatoes. Set the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt and cook the potatoes for 13-15 minutes, until fork tender.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mix the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish including juices, mustard, apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth. Then chop the eggs, celery, onions, and dill.
• Once the potatoes are very tender, drain off all the water. Remove the loose peels and chop the potatoes into 1/2-inch chunks. It’s okay if they are soft and crumbly. Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Gently mix in the dressing until it coats the potatoes well. Then stir in the eggs, celery, onions, and dill. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh dill and paprika.
• Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. If you have time to make it ahead, it tastes even better on day two! Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.

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Notes

1. If you can’t find golden potatoes, use Russets.
2. For best flavor, make your potato salad a day ahead.

Nutrition

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769 comments on “The Best Potato Salad Recipe Ever”

1. Why can’t you list the ingredients’ proportions. I assume it was deliberate. And that’s a shame.

2. Turned out perfectly

3. Amazing! I make it vegan by omitting the eggs and using vegan mayonnaise. It’s delicious–I usually make it the night before to let the flavors meld, but I always have a hard time not eating it all before then!

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5. This was hands down the BEST potato salad I have ever made. The only thing I switched was I used pickle juice instead of the relish (or else the family wouldn’t have even tried it) 😂 Thank you!

6. This is really a delicious recipe, I love it! I combined your recipe and my ideas then create a new flavor, I post my recipe here: https://saucegrandmaster.com/

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8. This is a good potato salad recipe! The only change I would make in the future is cutting the sweet relish down by 1/3. As written the relish does indeed overpower all the other flavor profiles but some people seem to prefer that based on reviews. It’s an easy to work around solution for people who like less relish flavor.

9. I am very picky about potato salad and have been searching for “the perfect one” for several years. My search has ended in success! Thank you!!!

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12. One of my first times making potato salad and everyone thought I have been making it for years – it was that good!! Recipe is a keeper – i used Duke’s mayonnaise because I was out of Cains (the mayonnaise of New England)

13. Best potato salad I’ve ever tasted, except my mom’s 😉

    I actually was commissioned to make a batch for 30 people 😳 for Superbowl Sunday, lol. I’ll have to cook the potatoes the day before and finish it in the morning. I hope it’ll still be good….

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15. I like this recipe, but I you do not need 2 cups of mayonnaise or even to sub that amount!! Goodness, that would ruin it. I only used about 1/3-1/2 cup of mayonnaise. I also added a bit more Apple Cider vinegar because I like the acidity, and it needed more salt and celery. I also added a tad more mustard than called for and did the 1/2 regular 1/2 Dijon. Overall was really good!

16. I made this with red potatoes with skins. It is awesome! Yukon potatoes would be great too. Easy. Perfect combination of ingredients. Thanks!

17. I made this recipe…delicious, we loved it. The best i have ever made. Thank you for sharing. Would love to know the Mom’s name and yours for sharing. I give it 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 stars.

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18. This is amazing, i’d give 5 stars but I don’t want people to think I go around giving everyone 5 stars. Best one I ever made – thank you

19. It is sitting in my fridge right now. I did not have any apple cider vinegar and it still tastes great😋😋

20. I have been making this recipe for the last year. It is amazing! My wife says I make too much for our family gatherings, but at the end of the day there is nothing left. That alone speaks volumes about this recipe, especially with my family of picky eaters.

    I have made one change to the recipe. Instead of 2 cups of mayonnaise, I use 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup of fat free yogurt. This is due to my wife’s intolerance to high fat foods because of a gal bladder issue.

21. Love this!! 🙂

22. Guests always ask for this recipe. It often outshines the main course. I was recently introduced to someone who said, “You are the one who makes that excellent potato salad!” This one is a winner every time! I don’t change the recipe in any way.

23. I must’ve been mistaken as I googled for a HEALTHY potato salad recipe. This was the first I saw with many 5-star reviews. I scrolled to lookTW thru ingredients and was horrified to see it called for TWO (2) cups of mayonnaise!!ntely

    Will definitely NOT be making this one!

    Mrs N Massy

    A cooking healthy cook

    • Substitute fat free Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise.

    • Why comment at all if you didn’t read the title before clicking on it? Scrolling by takes no effort at all; you should try it.

24. Loves the recipie. The closet to the way my mom and sister make it. All my guest likes it very much. I rate it a 5.

25. Great recipe! Taste better without the apple Cider. But still a really good recipe.

26. So glad I found this recipe, and grateful for you posting it. Best potato salad I’ve ever made. I didn’t have Yukon gold, so used red potatoes, otherwise followed instructions to a T. Totally a winner.😀

27. I made this recipe! I agree it’s probably the very best potato salad I’ve ever made!! I got rave reviews from family. You won’t be disappointed!! From now on it’s my go-to recipe for potato salad!!

28. Just exactly like my Grandmother and Mom used to make, absolute perfection!

29. Hi, I’d like to make this for Christmas lunch. Will it taste just as good if l make it 2 days before, as I’ll be very busy cooking the day before. Thanks.

30. Can I use red and russet potatoes? That’s all I have right now and want to make it asap?!?

31. Seriously THE BEST! I have made this recipe for a few years now and every time it is LOVED! I had never added the apple cider vinegar till I found this and it really makes a difference! The only change I do is sub dill relish for the sweet. Thank you for sharing this recipe!! 🙂

32. It was not an exaggeration, this IS the best potato salad I have made so far!

33. Your mom’s recipe is amazing, yum!

34. It’s 2022 and I’m still using this recipe. It’s been like 4 years now and everyone loves this. They think I’m some kind of potato salad god. Thank you for this.

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36. My grand daughters 3rd birthday party is tomorrow and I decided to try to make potato salad one more time before I gave up completely, I chose this recipe because it sounds good and easy to follow directions, low and behold, when it was done….the best potato salad I’ve ever eaten. Everyone must have this recipe handy, I promise you’ll love it. Thanks for sharing your mothers recipe. I can’t wait to eat more tomorrow.

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40. Our new favorite potato salad, great recipe!

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48. I’m 66 years old and I had never made potato salad, but decided to go ahead and make it recently because my husband said something indirectly that made me realize I needed to step it up with some potato salad. Not only did I have a hit with this recipe, it was a grand slam! I made a half batch just not to have too much on hand, but that was a mistake. My family ate that down in 2 days – and there are no kids living here anymore – ha, ha! I’m always on a diet, so I think I ate about 1/2 a cup – he and a friend wolfed down the other 3 lbs and loved it.

    The one change I made was to dice up bread and butter pickles, rather than the pickle relish and that was a good suggestion. Thanks for the great recipe, because I’m back to make the full recipe this time and hope it lasts the weekend in a household of 2.

49. This recipe is potato salad perfection! Thank you!

50. Tried this for my boyfriend’s birthday dinner with his family. Everyone loved it!!! We are making it again this weekend just for us! First time trying to make potato salad and I will admit that I was a little nervous at first after tasting it while seasoning it before putting it in the fridge. Might have been the apple cider vinegar taste but after 5 hours of sitting, it was great! I did generously season it with paprika and pepper to our liking and used a very small amount of relish with the rest being chopped pickles. This time we’re going to add freshly cooked bacon bits and scallions. Thanks for a great recipe we will continue to make!!

51. Fantastic recipe and one I have made multiple times now. The best potato salad I have ever tasted. Thank you for sharing!

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53. I’m so glad I found this recipe. Someone gave it to me many years ago and I lost it. But now I found it. It’s simply the best potato salad! I made it today and it did not disappoint. Thank you, Sommer!

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55. This was so delicious, everyone loved it! Followed recipe except I only had new potatoes. Still it was divine. Or as my teen said “I’d eat it again”. No higher praise than that. Thank you

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57. Love this salad! Will definitely make it again. I omitted the dill because my family isn’t a fan and I chopped up sweet pickles rather than use relish. Thanks for sharing it!

58. Looks delicious!

59. Made this for a football party with all of my neighbors! It was amazing and everyone fought to take home the leftovers!! The ingredients were perfect and I wouldn’t change a thing!! This will be recipe I use over and over again!

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61. Eh. There’s something off about this recipe. We can’t put our fingers on it though. In the notes, it says it’s better the next day. Both my husband & I said that we liked it more the 1st day than the next, though still, it wasn’t great. It’s not bad but we’re definitely still on the hunt for the perfect potato salad.

    • One thing to consider.. sometimes, the difference between an eh recipe and a great one is the salt. Or even a pinch of sugar. I have noted this with my family, when they say it’s “off”, next time more salt and then it’s “wow” haha!

62. WICKLES! WICKLES Pickles Relish!

63. I modified the instructions slightly to make the dressing in the large bowl and put the potatoes in after–one less bowl. I also found it took me closer to three hours to do everything, but totally worth it.

64. Yep, this one’s the best! Very close to what my mom made but I’ve never been able to get it right. Always missing something. Not any more! 😋

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66. It was a good recipe but I had to make some changes. Way too much pickle relish for anyones liking at the party I took this to. I put in 1/3 cup and still too much. Also lowered the celery and mustard.

    Not too bad a recipe though.

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69. Great recipe, I didn’t have relish so I just skipped that part. I probably could’ve gotten away with diced pickles but it tasted great without and didn’t want to jeapordize the outcome. I, however, do enjoy a bit of a kick in my food so I did add about a tablespoon of chipotle chili powder and a couple dashes of cayenne to taste and it was phenomenal part of me doesn’t even want to let it rest over night lol. My biggest gripe though is the time to peel the individual chunks, next time I’ll probably peel before boiling. It took waaay too long.

70. My picky husband loved it!

    • I’ve officially found my go to potato salad recipe! Everyone has their own personal preferences when it comes to potato salad, so I simply adjust the amounts of the existing ingredients to my liking. Absolutely delicious.

71. Made this twice this weekend– First for a benefit and 2nd for us at home. My husband said it was the BEST he’s ever tasted…and he is very picky. I actually followed the recipe exactly and it turned out fabulous! Thank you!

72. Added about six slices of chopped bacon.

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74. JUST made this!! It is absolutely STELLAR. We don’t have sweet pickle relish over here, so I used what I had on hand = sweet/sour pickles diced, and a mild (Dutch) mustard. I don’t think it will even make it to the refrigeration stage, as I keep “tasting” it? LOL

75. I really enjoyed this recipe! I made it for a special event but when I had heard about it I looked up this recipe because someone requested potato salad and I asked my neighbor Brittany if she had her mom’s recipe for potato salad her mom’s name is Sarah but she didn’t have the recipe so I used this recipe after my coworker Jared said he didn’t have his mom’s recipe so I made this recipe instead for the special event which was a house warming party for my son’s best friend but when I arrived I realized I forgot to bring the potato salad haha so I went home and got the potato salad out of the fridge and brought it to Waylon’s house and when I got there I discovered I forgot the potatoes! Next I went to the store to get potatoes and the cashier when I was checking out told me she forgot to put the potatoes in potato salad one time but do you know what she did? She hid the bowl of potato salad without potatoes until the guests left and she threw it out! I couldn’t believe my luck that day but overall it was a good recipe and I added jalapenos, cheese, cooked ground beef and corn syrup.

76. This recipe is delicious! I JUST made this to bring to a neighborhood block party. I did have to make a few changes because our local store didn’t have some of the ingredients. I wasn’t able to add fresh dill (none in stock), I used dill pickle relish (only kind in the fridge section) and I used green onions in case people didn’t like onions (I love them and would use sweet onions for myself). They also didn’t have celery seeds, so I omitted them.

77. Very good recipe

    I cut cucumbers and carrots into it

    Delicious
    Next time I will experiment with some of the excellent suggestions here

78. This recipe was a hit with the family! I didn’t have dill but it still tasted heavenly. This recipe is definitely a keeper! 😋

79. Thank you!

    Loved by husband and his dad. 🙂

    Used 3 lbs yellow potatoes, plant-based mayo, yellow & dijon mustard & omitted the vinegar & eggs.

80. Was pretty good, i wouldn’t say “best” but it definitely was a tastier one! I used red potatoes and used dill pickles along with a sweet relish, did a sample batch with the apple cider vinegar and celery seeds, and ended up ditching both. Way too much celery seeds for my liking, and the apple cider vinegar with the dill pickles made it too acidic. Ended up adding a bit of sour cream to make it a bit creamier and did scallions instead of the sweet onion (just preference)

    All in all, turned out decent. Everyone had a serving so that’s saying something.

    • I think it’s ridiculous when people criticize a recipe when they didn’t even follow the recipe. Why even bother posting a review? If you want to review it properly then FOLLOW THE RECIPE.

      • Yup! Mark Miller, I totally agree!

      • Couldn’t agree more! “Reviews” like that shouldn’t be posted and such individual ratings shouldn’t be counted in the overall rating.

        I made potato salad based on this recipe, but used some substitutions and additions because of ingredients I had on hand, so I won’t rate it!!

81. Sounds a lot like my moms but difference is 1/2 Mayo and 1/2 miracle whip. She would also add a little pickle juice.

82. I’ve made this several times. My SO and I, as well as anyone I’ve made it for think that this is the best potato salad they’ve ever had. This is my go to for pot luck type meals. Granted, not everyone likes complex flavors (or flavor for that matter), but if you do then you’ll love this. But hey, opinions are like a**holes, everybody’s got one. Mine is that I could eat all 5lbs for dinner.

83. Left out the pickle relish, as I am not a fan, and I diced my potatoes before boiling. I did get the consistency you mentioned. Very good. Will make this again!

84. OMG best potato salad ever! Thank you

85. Made this today and it us the best. I used mayonnaise and mericle whip AND SOUR CREAM. Used Klausen refrigerated dills finely chopped And sweet relish. I also added sliced olives and smoked paprika. Best potato salad ever!

86. I added double the pepper by accident but it was still delicious

87. Ok, I haven’t made it yet.. I have friends coming for Dinner tomorrow. I love cooking for people and like trying new things.. Hope they love it..

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90. These potato salad just make me mouth watering,haha

91. Definitely the best potato salad! Made it for a family reunion and I received compliments from both young and old

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93. Great recipe. However, I love the red potatoes.and slightly smashed them so the sauce clings to them. My family loved it!

94. People should stop calling their recipes the “best”. Everyone thinks their recipe is the greatest, especially when it has an emotional attachment such as a family favourite.

    I didn’t care much for this recipe. My recipe is essentially the same but without the relish and apple cider vinegar, which I think ruins the dish. Too many competing flavours really take away from the already strong profile. To each their own.

    • I don’t care much for your comment.

    • You seem like the type that orders a hamburger on a plain bun with nothing but mustard. Karen is likely a very appropriate name for you.

    • I liked this recipe. It was easy and straight forward. I used my own chunky zucchini relish because I made it last year and it is delicious. I also added dill pickles. Thanks for sharing.

95. This is definitely a hit! I’m asked to make this for every family function. Everyone loves it!!

96. I can’t find refrigerated sweet relish or sweet pickles what can I substitute with?

97. Title was spot on- best potato salad recipe ever. My husband who is super picky about this simple side also loved it.

    I modified volume of some ingredients based on our personal taste, but I didn’t modify the type of ingredients used. This is a keeper- thank you for sharing!

98. Amazing! The best potato salad I’ve ever made the fresh dill and relish and mustard combination is great

99. I love this recipe- one thing I’ve learned about the onions is that while they add great flavor some people don’t like them in it. So I still add them but grate a small amount of onion and add it to the dressing- they don’t know and it gives the extra flavor!

100. While some may like potato salad that tastes this way, this style of potato salad is this reason I thought I hated potato salad for so many years. I actually like potato salad, but not like this. Too much egg and celery.

101. In the summer I make this a couple of times a week. Great taste. I do bake my potatoes in the microwave, then plunge in cold ice water. Once cooled peel and cut. Really a time saver.

102. Fantastic recipe!! Thanks for sharing!

103. Just made this and it is already amazing without refrigeration! Used Yukon gold potatoes. Kept the peels on while cooking and when I cut them them up if the peel stayed on so be it. It gave it good texture.

     1. Used Duke’s Mayo. Added an extra 1/2 cup.
     2. Used Mt. Olive dill pickle relish so I omitted the vinager
     3. Used mild German style mustard. So it had that yellow mustard flavor with a more creamy texture. Added an extra tablespoon.
     4. Added garlic powder and cracked black pepper to the Mayo
     5. Used sweet vidalia onion. I food processed it to a mush! Lol We have “texture” issues and are not huge fans of crunch in our potato salad. I stirred it right in with the Mayo so we had a great onion taste that is not over powering.
     6. Omitted the raw celery…yuck! Lol
     7. Used 7 hard boiled eggs
     8. Used a regular paprika in the mix, BUT topped it with a smoked paprika and the dill.

     • So in other words, you just made your own recipe. These kind of comments are so rude to the original blogger. Comments are for reviews of THE ORIGINAL RECIPE or minor tweaks, not “I changed basically everything in some way”. That would be for your own blog.

104. I realized I used “dill pickle relish” instead of sweet relish. Anything I could use to cut down on the taste?

     • I would try adding a little sugar…maybe brown sugar. Start with a tiny amount.

105. does your mom go to college?

106. Add a dash of Worcestershire to it

     • I add Worcestershire to everything

107. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe. People usually brag about their recipes but this is hands down GOOD. REALLY GOOD!

     I absolutely love it.
     Thanks again

108. I’m looking forward to making your potato salad recipe next week! I read all the reviews and I just know it will be a hit at my daughter’s Bon Voyage party.

     I plan on making it exactly by the recipe, otherwise it’s not YOUR recipe!
     HINT: hard boiled eggs are no problem to peel if you add baking soda to your pot! Shells basically slide off the egg!

109. For some strange reason, I had a taste for Potato Salad!

     Since, I’ve tried this recipe before, I decided to make again.. Thankfully, I had everything on-hand, except the celery seeds (which I’ve yet to use.. ever)…
     Of course, a test taste was done, and still Delicious, though Only 5 potatoes were used (remember, only a small portion was being made)…
     Currently, my salad’s ‘chilling’ up in the refrigerator… til the pork shoulder steaks & broccoli is done..
     This Recipe is Definitely a Keeper… Must be, since I’m Back!
     Thanks for Sharing!!

110. I’m 39 and have never eaten potato salad. My husband requested I make some and so I used this recipe. He LOVED it. So I decided to try it. It’s so good! It’s the best I’ve ever had because it’s the only I have ever had, but it’s the only recipe I will eat from here on out. It’s so good! I would recommend 24 hrs of refrigerated time though!

111. We can’t get enough of this potato salad! Some of us northerners have been using dill pickle relish in our potato salads and didn’t know what we didn’t know.

     Thanks for enlightening us.
     John and Jill in SLC

112. Delicous! I loved it. I add at the end some Sour Cream to make it extra creamy. 🙂

113. I make a similar potato salad. One thing you might consider is cutting in half about a cup of cocktail olives and throwing them in. Be careful not to add too many. You want one every 3 or 4 bites to give you an olive bomb taste.

114. Omg this is sooo yummy i just made it i changed it up a little because i didnt have some things so i didnthave dill and relish but i had yumyum pickles so i just used that plus we dont have celery and i added bacon as well and i cant say it enough its sooo good

115. I made this recipe for a family get together and everyone raved about it. I’ve already had a request for the recipe. I will make it again for sure. I didn’t allow enough time to have it in the fridge for four hours so I’ll allow more time next time I make it.

116. We like our potato salad “freshly made” and a little bit warm. We just think it has more flavor when it is not cold. We are sometimes known to even nuke our leftover, refrigerated potato salad to take off the chill. Try it next time right after you prepare it!

117. Just made this and taste tested. Best potato salad I ever made. (Thank you!) I’m not a fan of Mayo so I did use Miracle Whip and turned out great. Can’t wait until tomorrow after it has “brewed” overnight.

118. It’s indulgent and delicious, for sure. Beats my mom’s hands down, but then, she was always on a diet! I love using Yukon Golds. I was so happy to find the recipe when I searched! No problem peeling after boiling (one reason why I love Yukons) and the texture was perfect. Made 1/2 batch but precisely to recipe. Love the fresh dill. Would never consider anything but sweet relish here in Amish/Mennonite area of PA. Hard boiled eggs are quickly done in Instant pot (peel easily), or as one clever reviewer mentioned, boil with the potatoes. Much better than what our farmer’s markets sell as potato salads.

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120. This really is the best potato salad! It’s full of flavor and we all loved it so much. Making it again for out 4th of July party!

121. That’s a lot of celery seeds! (maybe it’s okay, I don’t know) Other than that, it looks spot-on. Miracle Whip won’t work as the base (it’s too sweet and too light) but if you use real mayonnaise and it tastes good but is a little too dry, you can use MW to loosen it up; it won’t take much. Most of my egg/chicken/potato/etc salads end up with a lot of mayo and just a little Miracle Whip.

     Do you think fried or poached eggs would work instead of boiled? I hate boiling and peeling eggs. I can’t think of a reason hard fried eggs wouldn’t work if you chop them up. Thanks.

     • They have boiled eggs that you can buy Already cooked and peeled normally where the regular eggs are

122. Yummy base recipe and good techniques! Added garlic powder and horseradish powder (we like the kick!) and subbed out chopped dill pickles for the relish (we’re a more savory than sweet crowd). We used red onion (because it’s what we had on hand). Thanks for sharing! I halved it but next time would make a bigger batch. I don’t think it will last more than a couple of days 🙂

123. This was spot on! Delicious! I used cut up Daves sweet and spicy pickles and a little juice

     Other wise followed recipe.

124. Hey Sommer,

     Thanks for this wonderful recipe. I personally like potatoes very much and this recipe filled my mouth with water.

     Keep sharing more awesome recipes with us. Love ya…

125. I used dill relish instead of sweet (because, gross). Overall it was okay. I liked the texture a lot but it called for way too much celery seed. It was overwhelming. My guests seemed to have liked it but I could not stomach all the celery seed.

126. Made this yesterday for a Memorial Day gathering for family and friends and everyone raved about how delicious this was. I am always asked to make potato salad for gatherings (kinda my dish), but wanted to try something a little different and went with this recipe. Everyone commented, “You always make great potato salad, but this is out of this world good. What did you do different?” I will make this my staple potato salad recipe from now on!

127. Great flavor! Fresh dill is a must! Used red potatoes skin just cleaned and not removed also used full green onion verses sweet onion. Delicious! Day ahead is also a vert good suggestion.

128. I made this recipe and it turned out excellent. Would be great to bring along on a trip to avoid the terrible food that you sometimes encounter while traveling.

129. I’ve made this recipe twice and it turned out making me seem like I have a clue what I’m doing…The first time I made it, I didn’t have all of the ingredients directed, so I made do with what I had and it turned out great! The second time, I was pretty close to the recipe as described. Once again great! Great thing about this recipe is the ability to scale to your liking and it still turns out excellent!

     Thanks to your Mama!!

130. Best potato salad I have ever made.

131. Very similar to what my Mom used to make, too, though we always used dill pickles/juice vs sweet relish and vinegar! One trick I’ve learned over the years to hard boil the eggs is to (gently) scrub them and put them in the pan with the potatoes. They come out perfect every time!

132. This is my go to potato salad! I make the day before and let it chill in the fridge overnight. It’s even better on day 3!

133. I just made this potato salad and it is delicious! I can’t wait to serve it tomorrow after it has chilled overnight. Thank you for the recipe.

134. I’ve been making versions of my moms for years. Switched to yours. It truly is the best potato salad ever.

135. I added sliced olives & shedded mild chedder cheese for colie.

136. Very good, loved it, I made this a day ahead, let it sit in the fridge, was so tasty, thanks

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138. Why do you keep the peeling on while boiling? I always peel my potatoes before I boil them.

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140. I made this at Easter and now again for a church potluck. The flavors blend well. I used both mustards. I added chopped celery, scallions, and hard boiled eggs extra. I added salt in boiling potato water but no salt in sauce, only pepper. Both batches were made with honey gold bite sized potatoes. (One bag 24 oz and I used 2 bags)

     This really is the best potato salad ever!

141. So I didn’t even break out measuring cups but 45 yrs of experience! I got it pretty close Lol

     I didn’t have fresh dill so I used dried dill.
     I also put in sliced sweet pickles. I had to use Russets, but I love Yukons❤️. I used a brown spicy mustard and regular mustard mix. ❤️
     It taste so fresh and comforting!! Was a hit.
     Next time I will use some of our canned cowboy (jalapeño) candy relish in place of SOME regular relish. I don’t like hot, but enjoy the flavor and warmth. Thanks it’s a keeper.

142. I make my potato pretty much the same way and get rave reviews every time. I just use some of the pickle juice instead of vinegar and use dill pickle, not sweet, and celery diced up small, no celery seed. I LOVE this recipe.

143. You’re right – your Mom’s IS better than my Mom’s. Outstanding recipe! Thanks for sharing.

144. This is truly the most amazing potato salad ever.

     I’ve made it like 10 times already. The crunch of the celery and sweet pickles just give it so much flavor.
     I must say it takes a bit of time to prepare and the deal is my husband have to peel the potatoes if he wants me to make it.
     We keep it in the fridge for the whole week and just can’t stop eating

145. Really loved this potato salad recipe 🙂

146. I made this for Mother’s Day and there’s no doubt. It IS the best!

     • First time making potato salad for a crowd. I loved the taste and textures of this recipe. However I didn’t like that I left the skin on the potatoes until after they were boiled. Unless you are going to leave the skin on in the salad I felt like a lot of potato was wasted trying to peel and cut once they were soft. Next time I’ll spend the extra time peeling before boiling. Will use the recipe again tho

       • This is only the second potato salad recipe I’ve tried, and I won’t be looking any further. It’s excellent! I skipped the celery seeds and dill and can’t imagine the taste being much better with them. I love the celery and onion. Be careful wuth the sweet relish because it can over power the taste

147. I was skeptical about the relish. So I added it a spoonfull at a time to taste and ended up using only about 1/2 cup. I don’t mind the tangyness of it but thought a cup would definitely overpower it. Perhaps it was the type I’m using.

     Tastes really good though

148. It is very good, but I think next time I might try dill relish and may less fresh dill. It may be the sweet relish I used. Could not find refrigerated sweet relish

149. Why would you not peel the potatoes before boiling?

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151. So I made this with someeee altercations, banana peppers instead of relish, redskin potatoes, more eggs, a whole onion, bacon, and a few other seasonings + garlic but let me say, absolutely delish! Definitely worth the make!

152. We would give it a -5 stars, it was the worse potato salad I ever had. My son made sure I threw the recipe away. It was like water and not much taste.

     • You did something wrong then.

       • I must agree with you, Trinity!

         Something, definitely, went wrong.. especially “it was like water” part… Huh!!???

     • Maybe you shouldn’t have added the water the potatoes were cooked in.

153. Great potato salad. I didn’t have fresh dill so used dried dill weed that I had on hand. I followed the rest of the recipe as written. Very good flavor!

154. Made this for a nurse potluck at work…amazing. 5 lbs of it gone in under 30 mins!!! People were fighting over the last servings, lol.

     Thanks!

155. This is a great recipe. Made it for my husband and I for lunch along side a burger. He liked it and so did I. I’ve saved it to use again.

     Thank you!

156. Great recipe! I had to tweak some things to make it vegan, mainly just using a homemade mayo and replacing the egg with chopped up Just Egg. It was great! I’m going to make it again, but this time I’ll experiment with adding celery salt and using all colored bell peppers instead of celery. This was a gem! Thanks for sharing!

157. This is a delicious recipe. Closest to my mother’s I’ve found yet. Bookmarked as my go-to.

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159. I love this recipe! Made it 2 times already! Thank you so much!

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161. I used a pickled hard boiled egg which added just the right amount of tang (in place of the cider vinegar). All I had were russets and they were fine. Didn’t have any dill but I’m sure that would have made a wonderful addition. A yummy recipe which I will make again. Thanks

162. This is only the second time I’ve made potato salad. The first time was back in the 90’s. I followed this recipe, making it a day ahead of time. It is delicious, if I do say so myself! I’m glad I decided to make it myself, rather than buy a prepackaged or even deli brand. There is no comparison. I can’t wait for the compliments I’ll receive when I bring it to the BBQ! Lol

163. I think this potato salad recipe has saved my life! I have a potluck this weekend, and I’m in charge of bringing a salad type of dish, but I wasn’t sure what to take. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

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165. My first attempt at making potato salad and, I must say, it is SUPER delicious! And that’s without time to set and merry all the flavors, so I can’t wait until it has that time. I will probably tweak it a tad next time and try some smoked paprika and add more salt to the potatoes during the boiling stage. I also used chopped green onion instead of sweet for the pop of color. I’ll be making this again, for sure!

166. Good recipe but I didn’t have all the ingredients on hand so I made some substitutions.

     #1 didn’t have potatoes so I used shrimp instead #2 didn’t have mayo so I used ketchup #3 didn’t have sweet pickle relish so I used horseradish #4 didn’t have yellow mustard so I used Worcestershire sauce #5 didn’t have apple cider vinegar so I used a few dashes of hot sauce. Overall still a good recipe with the substitutions.

     • Doug you are hilarious, I loved your comment. Reminds me of many other comments on recipe sites where the commenter didn’t like the recipe for reasons exactly like the ones you listed.

     • Omg! That is hilarious! I am right there with you! How do you rate a recipe when you alter it! Lol

     • I don’t think your comment was hilarious at all. Why don’t you go to the grocery store and buy the ingredients for the potato salad, make the potato salad, and then try it! Maybe you’ll be just like Mikey and like it! That’s just my opinion.

       • Nancy – I think Doug was joking???

         Just made this for Sunday Family BBQ.

         Almost like my moms. I did not have relish but I did have bread and butter pickles. So I diced those up and use the juice instead of vinegar. I only had dried dill on hand but I had some fresh parsley I threw in as well. I struggle between the sweet onion and the green onion and went with the sweet onion and chopped fresh celery. I also added the diced boiled eggs. First time I’ve thrown the warm potatoes into the mayonnaise. It really did suck up the flavor. Very nice. I can’t wait to share it with my family, thanks.

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169. I made this today and against my gut feeling added the apple cider vinegar and wish I hadn’t. I can taste it in every bite. It over powers the other spices. I also omitted the onions per request of another person and substituted for onion powder. I think it turned out well but I wish I hadn’t added the vinegar. When I make other salads like chicken or tuna I add a little pickle juice which tastes great so I this might be fine, but I wouldn’t recommend it in potato salad. My grandma made the best potato salad and I wish I’d wrote her recipe down before she passed away. I will say this is pretty close.

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171. This is my recipe already … however I always add hot sauce in the Mayo mix. My husbands family changed over to my potato salad recipe once they had it. It is a good one 👍🏼

172. Thank you. This potato salad was the hit of our Super Bowl party. I have been doing my own version of potato salad for over 50 year, so I thought I’d try something different. I did exactly as the receipt said and it was fantastic. From your recipe I have started with a few slight variations, but none of that would have been possible without your original. Thanks

173. So I just made this and am so happy with how it tastes even with a few minor tweaks . I used what I had in the house like Russets instead of Yukon and did not have relish so used a dill pickle. This is so good I can not wait until tomorrow when it has had the chance to cool down and blend the flavors together better.

174. why does everyone feel the need to write a novella before we can read the list of ingredients and instructions? Great potato salad tho

     • Mike,

       Just an fyi….there’s usually a “jump to recipe” option listed under the name of the recipe…
       When I’m not pressed for time, I enjoy reading about the background of the recipe, the inspiration, the little tips, etc., etc.
       Otherwise, I just get to the ingredients and directions…
       JS

175. It is potato salad. Good potato salad. Maybe not life changing but it is mutch better than what you will find in the store and as good as I can get at a top notch deli. Advantage here is you can adjust to taste. You can add anything you want to that store bought crap. Cant subtract. Thanks! Added to my favorites.

176. Best potato salad I’ve ever made. This is now my go-to recipe.

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178. Thiz iz guud patato salid iz yum. I mayk at leest wons a munth. Mi fayverit part iz the pikels. I lice pikels soo much so thiz iz mi fayverit. Hav u tyied adin green olivs 2 yer patato salid? Iz vary gud! Tank u so much u r now mi fayverit frend!

     • Darryl, that was so funny!!! Expressed perfectly!!🤣😅

179. Well balanced mix of ingredients, always looking for a good mayo based blend…I only made 1/2 recipe and was plenty for several meals for 2 of us.( I left out the celery as I think it makes leftovers kinda watery…)

180. This is the best potato salad I’ve ever made!!! I only had about 3.5lbs of potatoes but I still used the same amount of dressing, it came out delicious. It’s a little on the wet side but that makes it even better imo. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

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183. Thanks for sharing. I have got so much here and i’m so glad i found this today. I will share my outcome with this recipe.

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185. I made a couple of tweaks with ingredients on hand and used green onions and it was awesome! Served with shake and bake chicken thighs…a picnic at home. Awesome.

186. This is my go-to, bookmarked potato salad recipe. Easy and modifiable! Sometimes I substitute the relish and vinegar for some bread and butter pickles & brine. Most of the time I add some old bay or Cajun seasoning in the end. No matter what, it turns out great! Sometimes I’ll add more Mayo/seasoning mix the next day if it seems to need more moisture but it’s always delicious

187. It’s 35 degrees with sleet and 4 inches of snow in the forecast, and we’re doing oven-baked ribs and potato salad to usher in the new year with a summer vibe! This salad’s flavor is great, even with me substituting red (waxy) potatoes and dill weed. (I was not feeling a trip to the store in this weather.) Easy, highly versatile recipe with great flavor. I will definitely make this again.

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190. Amazing recipe to start. We added extra egg (accidentally but still good), minced garlic, cayenne, extra mustard and pepper. Tastes soooo good for our first time making potato salad together!!

191. I made it twice for my vegan husband and I love it.

     • You didn’t use Mayo, did you? Mayo isn’t vegan friendly since it’s made with egg.

       • What her soy boy husband doesn’t know won’t hurt him.

192. My potato salad is exactly like this one,but, I use half Hellmans and half really thick Western sour cream. Fresh scallions, fresh chives; fresh dill; Hungarian sweet Paprika. I also toss in a few off the grill roasted red peppers and one cup of roasted asparagus tips.

     Personally, I like to crank things up a bit. The key to taste is letting it ferment in the fridge for a day.

     • Are you serious Mark saying it’s exactly like yours, this one has no sour cream yours does also no spices like you put in yours, I’m sure yours is good too but not the same salad. You’re joking right? I sure hope so because this is the most stupid comment I’ve seen on any sites. Ugh

       • If that’s the stupidest thing you’ve read on any of the sites you have frequented, then you do not read very much or you are so unhappy that you feel compelled to be mean. Use your words carefully and be kind. Comments like the one you made are inappropriate and unnecessary. I hope you find the happiness in your life that allows you to treat others with more kindness.

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194. Potato Salad is great! I just finished it last night and the result was unexpected, my wife and daughter both liked it, which made me happy. Thanks for your recipe

195. I don’t know if I have ever left a comment on this site. I was just browsing the internet and found you again. I just want to say that your potato salad recipe is my go to for the last 3-4 years. It is the easiest and yummiest potato salad I have had that is the closest to what my grandma and mother make. Thank you for sharing this recipe with the rest of the world.

     Also, I love your carrot sheet cake recipe too. It is moist, flavorful and tender. That is a great cake for a potluck or gift giving.

     • Loosely followed this recipe and it absolutely turned out to be the best potato salad I’ve ever had! Black magic?! Perhaps. I used a potato

       peeler on carrot instead of cutting celery because that’s what i had, and i was out of yellow mustard so I skipped all mustard altogether. So damn good. Excellent potato salad guide, but the photo aids in determining the amount of condiments for your dressing.

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199. This is legit the best potato salad recipe and the only one I’ll ever use. Went with the recipe’s alternative of using 1/2 yellow and 1/2 Dijon mustards which added a little kick. Super fast, super easy, and enjoyed by all!

200. Hello. OMG!!!!!!IT’S TRUE, IT’S TRUE!!!!

     I’ve been cooking for a long time, potato salad was always a hit or miss for me.
     You will not miss with this recipe I didn’t have celery seed or paprika, but I made it work.
     And so can you. Thank you.

201. I made this for a rehearsal dinner for my best friend’s daughter’s wedding. I added some ground mustard and creamy horseradish to spice it up. This is the best potato salad I have ever made and that’s no joke. Thank you for sharing this!!!

     • I also made this for a rehearsal dinner and it was a big hit, classic potato salad great recipe! My secret technique is to rub my balls all over the ingredients.

       • Thanks for the tip Steven 😏

       • 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

202. This potato salad was SO GOOD!!! I made it the day before I served it and the flavors were so refreshing and delicious! The only modification I made was using dried dill since there was no fresh dill at the store.

203. Hands down the BEST potato salad! I made it for a bbq and everyone raved! Thank you!

204. I’ve been making potato salad since I was a teenager and this is by far the BEST recipe. A perfect mix of sweetness, hint of spice, and great texture. I’ve made this about 3 times now and I will never use another recipe ever again.

205. This is a great recipe. The only thing I have changed and always change when it come to potato salad is the relish. Sweet pickle relish is just that, SWEET. I prefer dill pickle relish. It give mellower flavor vs sweet. Sweet is very dominant vs dill which gives flavor and is not over powering. If you have never tried dill vs sweet, you don’t know what you are missing.

206. Good recipe. I ate two helpings and a few hours later the toilet paid the price. It stunk so bad I threw up in the sink. I’m talking about a deuce that would choke a donkey. It was really cool though because I ate some corn on the cob and my deuce was studded with corn kernels.

     • you’re killin’ me smalls……….

207. My brother doesn’t like potato salad. . . or so he said. I made this one with some small changes and he asked for more before I left to come home. My Uncle also declared it to be the “best potato salad he had ever had in his life.” I added half sweet/half dill relish, half yellow/half dijon mustard with seeds, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, and some Melinda’s Cayanne Habenero wing sauce for some extra zing. SO good. . . and better the next day. Thanks for an awesome recipe.

208. Hi, should I let potatoes cool before mixing all the ingredients?

209. I have never made potato salad in my life, and this was the recipe that won a ‘click’ from me based on the reviews. It was absolutely amazing!! My 11 yr old had 3 generous helpings. I did cut the recipe in half since it’s just for the 5 of us and it still made plenty, plus leftovers! I didn’t have paprika on hand so I tossed in some “Everything bagel seasoning” bc that stuff is good on everything 😂

210. I was skeptical but yeah, the reviews don’t lie. This was goooooood. Pretty much followed to a T & it was perfect. I also made an egg salad with the recipe and just as good. If you love Trader Joe’s egg salad this should be your go to potato and egg salad recipe

211. Loved it! Absolutely delish. Thanks

212. I have been making this recipe for years now and it always has been a hit for thanksgiving, dinners, potlucks, etc. I’m gonna make it for 4th of July too. This is my most used recipe. I know it by heart now that’s how many times I have used it. I add a little razzle dazzle with some of the seasonings I use, but I recommend this to anybody trying to make the most impressionable potato salad

213. This is an excellent potato salad recipe. I have made mine with the same ingredients for years. I do add an additional 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar to my dressing and I soak the chopped onions in the vinegars for 5-6 minutes to take some of the bite out. Sometimes I make this recipe with dill relish for a more sour salad and sometimes with sweet relish when I want it on the sweet side. Yummy!

214. So good. I rarely leave reviews and saved this recipe 1-2 years ago when I made it the first time. So happy I found it again. I’m so impressed with this potato salad. It makes a lot so if making for dinner I halve the recipe.

215. Love this recipe and so did everyone else

216. As a older, single man, I cook for a lot of my lady friends. I’ve found that good, home cooked meal goes a long way in the romance department. I use this recipe often along with my grilling and it always impresses! Simple AND truly delicious! 5 stars!!

     • “Well my names John Lee Pettimore/ same as my daddy and his daddy before” haha Copperhead Road! Love that song!

217. I absolutely love this recipe, while I do make some small changes, it’s very easy to follow and has been delicious every time so far. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

218. This potato salad is absolutely amazing. I follow it to a “T”, and it’s simply perfect. Thank you for sharing! My family adores it. ❤️

219. “Over the years I’ve watched countless relatives and friends swoon over here classic potato salad.” Here should be her. Misspelled. Recipe is solid. 5 stars. Made roughly 20 or so times with some variations here and there.

220. I forgot to add that I have made this potato salad recipe at least 4 times and it has always been a hit every single time!

     Commenting again so I can rate it!

221. This is the best. Potato. Salad. Recipe. EVER. I only use yellow mustard and it’s so good. I also throw in some diced gherkins & 1/2 cup gherkin juice 😋

222. That’s how my grandma and mom made it ! I think it’s the best way to do it Gotta love grandmas!

223. What happened to the black olives . LT Dan doesn’t like black olives 🤠

224. I can see why this has ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SO GOOD!!

225. This is ah-mazing and I don’t even like potato salad. I followed the instructions to the letter and made it the night before too. I had my doubts as I tasted it right after I made it but tasted it again this morning and it was beyond good! Thank you, my new go-to potato salad recipe😀

226. Just a quick question, do you let the potatoes cool before adding the Mayo mixture? I’ve always let potatoes cool whenever I made potato salad but this recipe doesn’t specify that. I’m worried the oils in the Mayo will separate if it’s added to hot potatoes.

227. ***** Absolutely delicious.

228. Honestly the tastiest potato salad I’ve ever had! I changed and added a couple things: instead of apple cider vinegar, I used balsamic vinegar. I added about a half cup chopped red pepper and another couple tbsp of chopped fresh chives along with the French dill. I left out the salt and pepper (except for generously salting the water to boil potatoes). It was sooo good and I received tons of compliments!

229. T

230. Delicious!

231. Most excellent recipe! Scaled for 10 servings. I used avocado oil mayo and Heinz sweet relish, which is all I could get in my country store. (It has high fructose corn syrup, so I will look for the good stuff when I’m in the city… OR, make my own!). Also used FOUR small farm fresh eggs. Next time I will use a little more mayo and pickle juice as it is very thick with all that egg, haha. But still totally delicious. This is a keeper. Thank you!

232. Nummy. Excellent recipe. I made it as written and turned out creamy and flavorful.

     Next time around, I’ll add an extra teaspoon of Mustard and a little more sweet relish. I like it just a hair sweeter. Excellent recipe to start with and modify to taste.
     The only problem with it, was I wanted to eat more of it than my smoked baby backs. I have to tell you, that’s quite the complement in my book. Thanks so much for this.

233. Hands down~THE BEST~tater salad Ull ever eat! No, really! It was So Good! I did make just a few adjustments…

     1/2 sweet, 1/2 dill pickles
     Little more onion (yellow)
     Little more paprika
     And fresh dill mixed in as well as sprinkled on top for presentation
     WOW!!! HUGE HIT!!! Adding it to a restaurant menu THAT’s how good! 🙌

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235. Awesome!

236. Buying potato salad from the deli is so expensive so I decided I am going to make it myself. I came upon this recipe and made potato salad for the first time. Very easy and more important the BEST potato salad I have ever tasted. No more deli potato salad for my family!

237. This tastes just like my Mother-in-laws potato salad; and it was also the best potato salad I had ever eaten. Im so glad you shared this recipe.

238. Everyone loved this!! The flavors combined to make a delicious salad …. I highly recommend it.

239. First time making potato salad and I followed this and it’s one of the best I’ve had!!!

240. Made a half batch, used a sweet & spicey pickle relish, hellmans, half yellow & half dijon mustard. Was good but a lil too mustardy for me so will either use all dijon or back off on quantity next time. Will definitely make again cause all the other ingredients pair nicely!

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242. It was sweet after 4 hours in the fridge, but the flavors blended well the next day

243. I made this yesterday and followed the recipe as best as I could. The store I go to doesn’t carry the Claussen refrigerated relish (I LOVE Claussen pickles, btw), so I got Vlasic (🤮) whole sweet pickles and cut them up. Oh, and the store didn’t have Yukon gold potatoes, so I used red potatoes, and I used Best Foods Mayo (no Duke’s or Hellman’s in California). I made it sort of late in the day, but it was in the fridge for 4 hours like recommended.

     I wasn’t super impressed with it last night (I don’t really like sweet pickles, and their flavor was coming through overwhelmingly, plus, I had to add more Mayo cause it was kind of dry), BUT after being in the fridge all night, it’s pretty damn good today.
     Seriously though, better than store-bought! (Ow, I just hurt my arm patting myself on the back). I don’t really taste the flavor from the celery seeds, but they add a fun element to it, and I didn’t have to add any more salt (and I LOVE salt) for flavor, pepper is a different story (you can ALWAYS use more pepper!).
     Although, next time I make it (and I WILL), I would sub the relish/chopped sweet pickles for chopped up regular Claussen pickles (my hubby says sweet pickles/relish might be a regional preference), and I will definitely make it the day before to let the flavors marry

     • Hellmans mayonnaise is Best Foods, just different name depending on where you live 🙂

244. This IS the Best Potato Salad EVER!!!! It tastes like my Great Aunt Judy’s and I’ve never found any recipe that was so spot on!!!

245. Best potato salad ever

246. Fantastic! Best I’d ever had. I used Duke’s mayo, 1/2 yellow, 1/2 Dijon, and farm fresh eggs.

247. Very good I added a little sweet pickle juice and used sweet pickles instead of relish

     Very good potato salad

248. Absolutely delicious! My mom’s is still the best though!😁😁

249. I changed a small handful of things about the recipe due to personal preference, but it’s a great base recipe to make your own! Personally, I used regular dill relish (not sweet), no onions or celery/celery seeds, and ADDED 10 strips of crispy bacon. My friends ask for it every time they come to visit. It takes a while to make but it’s worth it. Thanks for the recipe!

250. Best ever!!!!!!

251. I didn’t think I’d like it with the vinegar and the dill first time I made it I made it without the vinegar second time I made it I put the vinegar in it’s wonderful

252. We made it for 8 servings. Just for myself and wife. Too bad it only lasted 1 day. Saving this recipe for next time and we’ll do 16 servings. I took it easy on the celery and onions because usually they get soggy within a couple of days. I would like to add more sweet pickle relish next time. Adding a minced serrano peppers for some heat.

253. Once again I was looking online for a fool proof potato salad recipe since my attempts have always been so-so. This one is excellent! Great taste, instructions are very clear and I will never look for another recipe again. Thank you very much!

254. How much corn should I add? Also I was thinking of adding a can of chopped up sardines, , would that be a good addition?

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256. i just made this late last night. this is the best potatoe salad i have ever made.

257. This is the best potato salad I’ve ever had. I followed the directions exactly except for the celery seeds because I didn’t have any. I used celery salt and omitted the regulat salt.

     My family all share my opinion. It’s delicious.
     Keep in mind this makes a huge salad. Enough for a party.
     Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe. I will never use another!

258. Raw onions and dill? Yuck. Disgusting

     • Wow, what a rude comment. It’s funny you’re the only one that thinks so……

       • I’ve made this recipe several times for our large family gatherings/cookouts and I thank you GREATLY for generously sharing. My family & friends absolutely LOVE it and I’ve always received many compliments! I’ll never try a different recipe for it now!! Thank you again! ❤

     • I made this last night and was very delicious!

       You probably are a very picky eater! Thats too bad! More for others then!! This recipe is such a hit!!!!!

     • Omg, I love both!! 😂

259. My wife and I made this together — with these minor variations:

     1) We measured out 3.3 lbs of potatoes to scale to available bowls and fridge space. We adjusted the other ingredients to yield a little extra of the Mayo mixture, relative to the potatoes. Then we added most of the Mayo mixture to the potatoes, and gradually added more to fine-tune the consistency to our liking.
     2) We used a combination of sweet pickle relish and diced sweet gherkins. We didn’t have enough relish, and needed to supplement with the gherkins. That worked out well — dampening the sweetness of the relish and adding delectable bits of gherkin to the mix.
     3) On my servings, I substituted a sprinkling of cayenne for the paprika.
     This is a GREAT recipe! Can’t wait to make it again.

260. Potato salad connoisseur here and this might be my favorite ever! My mom and grandmothers would be sad to hear that I’m saying this after growing up on their amazing versions, but this ones really special. It’ll be my new go to. The only addition I made was grating a medium carrot to add color and more variety, oh and I also omitted the egg and used vegan mayo as we’re all vegan in my house. No sacrifice at all, simply delicious flavors.

     • What is vegan mayo? Sounds gross.

       • 🤣🤣🤣 that’s hysterical!

       • It is gross, it’s made from highly processed garbage. Congrats on being released from prison Bill, now you can enjoy this excellent potato salad recipe made with real mayo.

261. Super good! Everyone loved it.

262. I first tried potato salad from Mcallister’s Deli over the weekend and have been craving it since. This is the first time I’ve made it and it turned out great. My husband is a connoisseur of potato salad and he said it was spot on! I didn’t have celery seeds and I used white distilled vinegar instead of apple cider. Can’t wait to taste it after resting it in the fridge. Thank you!

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264. Your moms recipe is the closest to my moms- Pennsylvania Dutch, born on a farm in Washington State in 1908. Except she added more herbs.. . parsley, some thyme, a little rosemary and it was the most-asked for dish in a big, big family! 🙏🏽

265. Great! I halved the recipe and it turned out fabulous.

     Clearly there are certain people on here that have gone nutty from covid and quarantining. Ignore the haters.

266. I made this recipe. This is the best recipe for potato salad that I have come across. This will be my go to recipe from now on.

267. Delish! I used yellow & Dijon mustard, drained the relish… potato salad (ps) can get watery (yuk) … a pinch of dill … a perfect traditional ps ! Thx You, everyone loves a good ps Easter Brunch will be delish!

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269. Made this recipe, just halved – since it was for a small audience. Even before resting in the fridge, the flavors and textures are really great.

270. I just made this recipe. No joke, it really is one of the best I’ve ever come across. The only change I made was that I stayed with only Dijon because, for my taste, the American yellow mustard is too strong. There will be a repeat. I’ve made German, French, and other American potato salads, but this was a pleasant surprise. This one ranks among the top. It doesn’t deserve 5 stars, it deserves 6 stars.

271. My husband is a potato salad obsessed man. I made this recipe as my first attempt at the homemade stuff and woah, he was blown away. He is convinced this is the holy grail. I made it multiple times for many occasions in the past year. Two days ago when I went to find this page and I accidentally clicked a totally different recipe and by the time we were ready to eat, we were so disappointed because it just did not taste good. I finally found my saved recipe (this one) and realized where we went wrong! I will never stray from this recipe. Ever!

272. I made this tonight and it is delicious! I omitted the onion. Highly recommend and will make it again for sure!

273. Really delicious potato salad. I think it was the pickles and paprika for me! The changes I made, due to personal preference, included using chopped kosher dill pickles, smoked paprika, all dijon mustard and no fresh dill (only because I didn’t have any on hand). The cooking times and proportion of ingredients was ideal. Thank you!!

274. I literally just got done making this recipe. This hands down has to be the best potato salad that I have ever tasted!!! I can’t imagine how delicious it is going to taste after I put it in the fridge over night and all the flavors come together. Will definitely make this again!! Thank you for this amazing recipe!!

275. We like our potato salad “freshly made” and a little bit warm. We just think it has more flavor when it is not cold. We are sometimes known to even nuke our leftover, refrigerated potato salad to take off the chill. Try it next time right after you prepare it!

276. This is the BEST potato salad recipe I’ve had in a very long time and I’ve had some good ones. It will be my “go to” from now on. I cut it in half as it’s just my husband and I and we ate it gone in three days. Yum!!

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279. Love this recipe! So easy to make. I used red potatoes and they worked out great. I would ask, how many celery stalks equals .75 ? Would be better if said 3 to 4 stalks, for the novice cook (which is me). Am adding this to my internet recipe cook book and will make this for summer barbeques

280. This is now my go to potato salad recipe! I made it twice this month already and I rarely cook the same recipe twice in a month. Thank you for sharing the recipe

281. You almost lost me at the mere mention of Miracle Whip – Nasty! And then you say to use ‘sweet’ pickle relish – Blasphemous! I suppose you’re one of those naive millions of people who believe ‘Sweet Tea’ is a great thirst quencher, too, eh? Use Dill Pickles Inly – Always! At least you are ½ right about the mustard: but use Dijon only – think Deviled Eggs. You also messed up on the paprika: for this large of a recipe you should use at least 1 tablespoon and ½ or more of that should be smoked paprika.

     I know how you bloggers get your high ratings – by weeding out the low scores. So I’m giving you 4 stars and daring you to post my critique…

     • David don’t knock it til you try it! The recipe doesn’t call for Miracle Whip, she merely was saying use whatever you like, she uses Duke’s Mayo & her mother uses Hellman’s. I have personally made this recipe EXACTLY as directed and it was a HIT at every party so far. I’m talking empty bowl, guests looking for more kinda hit! There is NO comparison to store bought as you suggested to others in response to their comment. This is far superior. And there are 421 that’s FOUR HUNDRED AND TWENTY ONE comments here, so your theory about her weeding out low scored comments doesn’t hold water. Too bad you are such a negative closeminded person as demonstrated by your need to comment & reply to others, when your opinion is of no value since you never bothered to try the recipe. 421 positive reviews. You stand alone in your dissent. That speaks volumes right there! Lol

       • Hi Lia, first off I want to thank you for your response to my critique of this Potato Salad recipe: You tell me not to “knock it” until I’ve tried it. Well, as a professional it is not necessary for me to “try it” before I critique it. I can taste the outcome without trial. I’m also aware the author didn’t ‘suggest’ to use Miracle Whip – the mere fact that she approved it as a substitute disqualifies her legitimacy: Miracle Whip is NOT an option – ever! Also, store bought ‘can’ beat homemade especially if you choose to use sweet pickle relish – nasty. You say your guests empty the bowl every time? Well, set out two bowls – one with sweet relish and one with dill pickle and see which goes first – thank me later.

         You are wrong about something else, too: I am not close minded nor do I have a need to make negative comments. I am merely trying to educate people as to better choices than to follow someone like you and the author whom are ignorant.

         However, you are right about one thing, and I commend the author: this is one of the few recipe sights that does NOT weed out negative reviews. I think we can all appreciate, and learn, and respect that honesty.

       • Don’t worry Lia, I don’t know where David is a “PROFESSIONAL “ at but if he doesn’t enjoy miracle whip, pickle relish sweet tea or this recipe, I certainly don’t want to EVER run across his “PROFESSIONAL “establishment . This potatoes salad is the bomb. If it wasn’t so delish , people wouldn’t eat and ask for more!

     • I take it you’ve never publicly posted a recipe before? Author pro-actively addressed the questions she would’ve gotten for alternative ingredients. David, I hope you choke on your tater salad for being ignorant.

       • I made this potato salad today and, of course, taste tested it. Even without letting it set, it is delicious. Some people claim to be some sort of connoisseur. Seems as if a chef would know that adjusting recipes to suit personal tastes is done all the time and in no way means that the original recipe was somehow “less than.”

     • david i realized you were not bright when you were critical of sweet tea!!

     • David Martin, love your point-blank honesty, but you have never told us your credentials. Are you a professional Chef? If so, where? Why have I never heard of your name before?

       • I don’t know why you haven’t heard of me before. I guess you don’t get around much in culinary circles. There are several of us well known professional chefs that share the name David Martin. One of us died. That’s not me, even though the vitriol leveled against me indicates that some of you wish that were so. So, obviously I’m not going to divulge which David or Dave I am…

     • Hey thanks condescending guy. You come across wildly unlikable and pompous.

       ..Great recipe btw.

       • Martin David Martin calls other ‘naïve and ignorant’ and then has the chutzpah to call others ‘condescending, unlikable and pompous’!?!

     • It’s nice to know that professional David Martin can tell us what is, or what is not acceptable ingredients for a potato salad. A salad that he, by his own admission, did not even bother to assemble. Thanks David! We are forever in your debt for educating we naive and ignorant millions!

     • If only we had lost you at Miracle Whip, eh?

       This David dude is full of it. Pay him no min. He’s just a child seeking attention

     • Just because you prefer dill doesn’t mean others don’t like sweet relish. There is already dill in the recipe and the sweetness combined with the vinegar is just right. Also, I use sweet relish in deviled eggs and they never last at parties.

282. This potato Salad sounds great

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284. This is the one thing I never learned to make from my Mother. She passed away in 2003, and I haven’t eaten it since. Love your recipe sounds yummy! Question can I just peel potatoes before boiling?

     • A$$..and a troll.

     • This David Martin guy is an Incredible a$$hat.

285. Are there any substitutes for using fresh dill as garnish? Can we try using cilantro?

286. This is my go to recipe for Potato salad. Love it.

287. One of the better potato salad recipes I have tried. I will be sure to make it again.

     • David…421 comments say different. No matter how many times you say it’s nasty it will NEVER be true. This is the BEST potato salad recipe ever. I didn’t think any recipe could top my grandmothers. I was wrong. THIS one did. Once I tasted this I can confidently say…it doesn’t get any better than this recipe.

288. This recipe was amazing! Not a big fan of bla potato salad, and this one was definitely very savory. Waiting at least a day before eating is a great idea, even though it was super yum right after making it. You can’t go wrong…

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290. Potato Salad Recipe is awesome! I just finished it last night and the result was unexpected, my wife and daughter both liked it, which made me happy. Thanks for your recipe!

291. Next week for the Superbowl

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295. This potato salad is The Best! I’m not sure why – the way the potatoes are cooked, the apple cider vinegar – whatever it is I highly recommend giving it a try.

296. Just made this today and had it with shrimp burgers from cook’s illustrated site. OMG!!! So delicious. I have always thought of potato salad as “ho hum”…always about the same. This totally blows me out of the water. This will be our “go to” recipe from now on!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

297. This is the first potato salad recipe I ever tried and it is absolutely perfect! Thanks for sharing it!

298. Thank you for sharing. It looks so yummy.

299. I just love potato salad, but mine just never came out very good and I always did according to the recipe. Well it’s been a long time since I’ve made potato salad, so I followed your recipe and let it set over night and “DANG” your mama’s recipe is the”BOMB” Thanks for putting your recipe out there. ( Thank your mom for me too) HAPPY HOLIDAYS to and everyone.

300. Thank you for this receipe, one great factor is its sheer simplicity.

301. This reicpe looks very delicious. A perfect morning recipe for me. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

302. Wow, your recipe is so amazing. I have never known this recipe. Thank for sharing. I will share this recipe for my friends and my family. I think they love it too.

303. Excellent recipe! My entire family LOVES it

     Thank you for sharing

304. Just found this recipe and made it for the first time. WOW, it was amazing, it’s gonna be my “go to” simple yet irresistible show stopper for any visit to a friends house or visitor ANNND it’s going to be my “hand me down to the family” recipe. Every ingredient compliments each other and the several tastes that come through not like just any other ordinarily potato salad… This one really is top of the mark.

305. I’m making this right now!! Yesterday I boiled a few eggs for my fiance to have for his tuna sandwiches for lunch today… well he made the tuna and seriously took off this morning without the eggs, soooooo I’ll be making this today and I’m positive this will be my go to recipe from now on! I do think I will sautee the onions though!

     Thanks for sharing!!

306. Your recipe is awesome! This recipe is definitely a keeper in my kitchen! Thank you for sharing!

307. Seriously, Karen?

308. Is the egg yoke used in this recipe?

309. I make mine just like this except I’ve never used apple cider vinegar. And I use Duke’s mayo, yellow mustard,a little ground mustard and celery seed. Me and my mom make our own sweet pickles so I cut them up and it’s delicious.

310. I made this recipe for a BBQ today. I can’t wait for my friends to try it out! Simply delicious! Thank you for sharing!

311. Absolutely the best! I am so glad I came across this recipe and took the plunge. It brought back some good childhood memories.

     Change nothing. Add nothing. Take away noting. Those who have it less than 5 stars adulterer this recipe thus making it an unfair review/marking.

     Thank you for sharing this classic beauty <3

312. This is a great recipe!! Mahalo for sharing!

313. I thought it was a bold claim that this potato salad is better than my mom’s. I stand corrected. This is the best potato salad I’ve ever made.

314. Hi! I already read a comment asking where the video was, but I think it’s missing! I see something that says ‘Video’, but there is nothing attached. Could you attach it, please?

     Thanks!!

     Lili <3

315. It’s been years since we’ve had good potato salad. On a whim I googled “Great potato salad” and yours was the first up. Now we can say we’ve enjoyed Great potato salad. Bar none it’s the best!!! We would give it many gold stars, if possible.

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317. So, this recipe is amazing. I’ve made it several times now and it’s been my go to all summer long. The thing I do differently is that I peel and dice the potatoes and place in a steamer basket and place the eggs on top and cook in my Instant Pot for 4 minutes on high pressure with quick release. I mix up the dressing as written while it’s cooking and add potatoes once done & dice the eggs! Great every time. I might add a teeny bit more mustard too, but that’s just personal preference.

318. “The man who has nothing to boast of but his ancestors is like a potato – the only good belonging to him is under ground.”

319. Omg with is good!!! Thanks

320. Made it and loved it. This recipe will be my go to for potato salad. The only changes I made were slightly more yellow mustard because my hubby and I both love a little extra, an additional boiled egg (we love that too), and most importantly ( this is crucial), Tony Chachere’s more spice seasoning. We live in south Louisiana and we love some extra spice. The addition of Tony’s made a huge difference on the flavor layers. Excellent stuff!!!

321. Should the potatoes cool first?

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323. This was so delicious!! But I must say that if you dare use miracle whip instead of Duke’s, ah well, prepare to be massively disappointed (my sister-in-law is my southern Duke’s mule).

     When I add boiled eggs I make them into egg salad first so it’s creamier. Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe!

324. I was looking for a classic potato salad recipe and this is it. I made it with 3 pounds of yellow potatoes instead of 5, but because I made the dressing separate I was able to add just the right amount without it being too runny. I probably had a cup or less less over of dressing.

     I made this 2 days ahead of when I am going to serve it.

325. This recipe is almost identical to the way I have always made my potato salad.

     • How is your recipe different from this one?

326. It is easy to make, but was not sure about gold potatoes ! I could only find store brand, seemed to work fine, but I think we like flavor of the reds a bit more. Good idea to make ahead, especially when for a BIG picnic right here ! This is great, don’t have to make sauce and mix day of. Thanks for the recipe.

327. Easy and delicious! Thanks!

     (in the South, but Jewish. So Hellmans. 🙂

328. Amazing! It truly is the best ever! Follow the simple directions. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for Sharing.

329. Just made this for a Labor Day grill out and it was a HIT. Here in south Louisiana potato salad is a staple with gumbo, so it is a hard to task to make the one everyone loves. I was told this is THE BEST. Thank you!!!

330. We went through a 1/4 of it at home before it Even made it to the party … we had a bouncy castle …. a bouncy castle and all anyone asked about was the potato salad. I’d give if 6 stars if I could 🙋🏻♀️

331. Love this recipe! I make it a couple of times a year and everybody raves. I substitute dill relish instead of sweet, both ways are great!

332. I made the potato salad yesterday and had rave reviews. The entire bowl was consumed! I made one little change. Switched out 1 cup mayo for 1 cup horseradish mayo. Adds a suttle spicy kick. AMAZING!

333. This was indeed the best potato salad we’ve ever had!!! My husband said to keep this recipe and he’s a big potato salad guy. I followed the recipe to a T and it was perfect. Thank you for sharing this fantastic potato salad!

     • This potato salad is so doggone good. The only differences I made to it was to pan crisp (a really good crisp) and brown my unpeeled baby red and yukon potatoes in a little butter and seasoned with paprika and garlic powder. Also, I didn’t have any celery or sweet relish. But I used a some chopped dill pickles. Me and my 11 year old son love potato salad so I am always trying different ways to make it. He said it was so good that it is like hugging your mother, lol. I can’t wait to do it again with all of the ingredients. This is a keeper. Thank you.

334. This is, by far, the best potato salad I’ve ever had. My husband even agrees so you know it’s gotta be something special! I use unpeeled, small red skin potatoes. Hellman’s mayonnaise makes it perfect — just like my Mom’s!

335. I haven’t made this yet, but it sounds delicious. I rated it 5 stars so the two-faced Potato Salad Cop/Hypocrite can get in her soapbox. Oops…I mean ‘on’. If you don’t care for a recipe, don’t make it. In addition, don’t butcher it to the point of losing its essence, and then continue to post comments about people who haven’t made it but leave 5 star reviews. Wasabi mayo and cayenne pepper in potato salad is offensive…such blasphemy.

336. I made this tonight and it was delicious as-is. You seem really uptight over potato salad, Jen.

337. Delicious!

     Loved by all.
     The first time I made it according to the recipe.
     The second time I used diced dill pickles in place of sweet relish.
     Still loved by all. So whether you like it sweet or not sweet it’s delicious.
     Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. 😊👍

338. Just made this potato salad and it tastes eerily similar to the potato salad my mom made when I was a kid (she does NOT have a recipe for hers, either). Thank you for this awesome recipe, it is sure to be a hit with the family!

339. I just made this for a soccer game watch party happening this afternoon. I wish I had made it yesterday but, oh well. I was tasked with making it this morning so I didn’t know ahead of time.

     I think this is a good base recipe but it’s a little bit bland on its own for me. I think its probably fine for most folks and for anyone who doesn’t like things too spiced, and I don’t necessarily mean hot/spicy.

     I added a tbsp of turmeric for color, a couple tbsps of wasabi mayo, tripled the amount of paprika, added a tbsp of cayenne. I used a whole sweet onion AND and an entire bunch of green onions And a few tbsps of Montreal Steak Seasoning. Those additions blended well with the base recipe.

340. Hi Sommer, just made your potato salad yesterday and it was awesome!! Followed the recipe exactly, with your helpful tips along the way…I am a Dukes mayo fan as well!! My old man really liked. Finally found a potato salad that tastes incredible. Thank you for sharing. Linda

341. This is my favorite recipe for potato salad. I don’t change a thing except I add a little ranch dressing. 2 thumbs up for this!

342. Should I leave yoke from eggs or take out?

343. This reicpe looks very delicious. A perfect morning recipe for me. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

     • Jen is a potato salad cop.

       • If she doesn’t make potato salad much, or never has, it could certainly be bland to her. Not everyone eats southern bbq or is even American. It could be a cultural thing. Your assumptions and intolerance and policing of other peoples opinions and preferences says more about you than anything Jen said.

344. I made this for the first time last night and the family loved it. I believe even the non-potato person in my family enjoyed it. Thanks for the recipe.

345. i like potato! thank for sharing

346. I was tired of eating the potato salad out of the deli of the grocery store, so I decided to make it myself. I searched through Google for “The Best Potato Salad”, and yours popped up among a few others. I chose your recipe based on a 5 star rating and the ingredients I had on hand . WOW, this is the best potato salad, its absolutely delicious – so flavorful!! It’s my go to favorite!!

347. I have never loved a recipe so much that I felt the need to leave a comment! I have 7 children and a big family….boy let me tell you we love it!! Thanks so much for sharing a relatively simple yet DELICIOUS recipe. I have been making this now for my family on a regular basis due to its high demand haha. Thanks!!

348. I wasn’t sure about this until I ate it. This potato salad is DELICIOUS! It’s the potato salad I didn’t know I wanted.

349. This is the best potato salad I ever made! I used both, sweet and dill relish for this salad, as I dont like sweet relish. It worked out great! Thank you for sharing your mom’s recipe!

350. How many russet potatoes do you recommend?

351. Wow!! Made this for a family bbq and it was a HIT! So much flavor and everything works so well together. I also added diced radish and gherkins along with a few tbsp of pickled gherkin juice. DEFINITELY will be making this again… very soon!

     • This potato salad turned my life around. This is the dish that made me drop everything and become a chef.

352. This is the BEST potato salad by far!!

     My family and friends LOVE it.

     Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe 🙂

353. I haven’t made it yet but it sounds wonderfully delicious! I can not wait to make it!

     • I made this keto! I substituted the potatoes for cauliflower, only 2 TABLESPOONS of sweet relish, substituted the sweet onion for green onions! Turned out amazing 😉

354. This is a great recipe. I love Wickles pickles, so that’s what I used. Perfection! P.S. I was a lifelong fan of Hellman’s mayo until someone recently turned me on to Duke’s-now I’m a convert. 🙂

355. Outrageous!! Sets a new standard for potato salad. While I don’t measure, I used everything you suggested. Had a couple of old baking potatos. I found a sweet relish we like at Walmart of all places, Great Value brand, it is really very good and dirt cheap (price is nice but we don’t consider it usually regarding food). Immediately returned to grab half a dozen. Everyone who has tasted it thinks its the best potato salad they ever had. Thank you so much.

     • Wow! I have made this twice now this month. The 1st time I made it for the 4th of July for a get together and let me just say this there were no left overs so i made it again tonight and i am betting it will be gone again before i know it. This will be my go to recipe for potato salad from now on. ❤ it! 😋

356. I know you state using Yellow mustard, but I grew up in Upstate NY and Weber’s Horseradish mustard is a great ingredient if you like a bit of kick.

     So that was my only substitute and loved it.

     • sorry, forgot to give it 5 starts!

     • I’m giving this recipe a try this weekend. Will be using Weber’s Jalapeno Mustard!

       Weber’s has a great line up of mustards and sauces.

357. This recipe is spot on, the only change I made was we chopped up Walmart Spicy Bourbon Smoked pickles for our relish! Try these pickles! Also great for Bloody Mary’s

     • I just recently discovered those Walmart Spicy Bourbon pickles are they are DELICIOUS!! I hadn’t thought to try them in a potato salad but now after seeing your comment I think I may give it a whirl!

358. Good w/exception of “sweet” relish. Completely changes flavor. Next time I’ll use regular dill pickle. All else pretty solid.

359. Absolutely fabulous. Best potato salad ever. My new go-to recipe.

     Thank you.

360. I had to improvise because I didn’t have pickles or celery salt. Instead, I added chopped green onion and cooked celery root with potatoes. I added mustard from New York, mellow and pickle like and mustard from Russia, sweet and spicy. Waiting for for the next day to taste flavors. Thanks for sharing.

361. This is a great recipe. I did have to make a couple of changes because of the ingredients I had in the house: I only had Idaho potatoes and no celery seed, but had celery salt so I used that and left out the salt in the recipe. Maybe it’s the wine vinegar or the 1/2 yellow and 1/2 brown mustard – but this recipe is a hit!

362. Tried this yesterday 7/10/2020 and it was DELICIOUS! I added some cayenne pepper, because that’s what I do, and it was absolutely perfect. Thank you for sharing this recipe. My wife thinks I know how to cook now. 😉

363. Absolutely the BEST potato salad I have ever made or eaten!

364. Potato’s are boiling now! 🙂

365. Made this for the 4th. Came out amazing, I can’t believe I made it and it tasted so good 😋

366. Indeed, this is the best potato salad I’ve ever had! If there’s ever a recipe to write down in a recipe box, this is definitely the one.

367. Made this for dinner today, but left out the egg and used vegan Earth Balance mayo (I’m vegan and hubby and I both have egg intolerance anyway), fresh chopped sweet and dill pickles instead of relish, and opted for the half yellow/dijon choice in mustard. Fantastic flavor! The addition of the celery seed made it extra tasty! Will be my go to for potato salad from now on!

368. It was rather average, sorry to say. Everyone said the same thing : “it’s missing something”. Perhaps the spices need to be amped up. Not sure. Potato cooking method is excellent.

369. Best potato salad recipe. My 18 year old son hates onion so I finely chopped the onions and he didn’t even notice. He ate my whole bowl before I could get a second serving. Thank you

     • Hello,

       Can I make this without celery seed?

370. First time making potato salad. This recipe was a fantastic and so easy to do!! It’s been added to my recipes and I’m so happy I found it! I did half it as I was feeding fewer people!

371. I made the recipe as per directions and it is a tasty “5 stars” however, I peeled the cooked potatoes which adds to the 40 minute time.

     While I have you attention;

     Mayonnaise on Waldorf Salad.

     Miracle Whip in Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.

     Mayonnaise and Miracle Whip May appear similar but the are not interchangeable.

372. This tastes like my Moms with some modern additions. Delicious. This is the second recipe I’ve done from your website and another tasty, delicious recipe!! Well done!!!

373. One thing was left out how many potatoes to use for the ingredients ?

     • Recipe says 5 lbs

374. What if I don’t have apple cider vinegar? I have red wine vinegar and white.

375. A really a good mix of flavors,it was perfect view

376. Made this to go with dinner tonight. What I did different, I used dill pickles with some juice for the relish. I then used pickle juice for the vinegar. Only used one stalk of celery finely chopped, and finely chopped the sweet onion. Also used russets because it is what I have.

377. Do mix the fresh dill in the mix, or just put it over the top when done? Can you use dill in the bottle because that’s all i have.

378. I used to wonder why my potato salad never turned out and I hated eggs in my potato salad, well gee, what binds everything together well are the eggs. I tweaked this recipe a bit, as 5 lbs of potatoes is quite a bit for a party of 2. I also used a small shallot instead of the onion and a finely diced dill pickle as my taste buds prefer sour than sweet. I definitely would not use russet potatoes as a waxy potato is best and holds it’s texture well. Also, your preference of mayonnaise makes it or breaks it. The creamier the better. Some fancy mayonnaise brands just don’t hold up well enough. Thanks for the recipe:)

379. I love this recipe!! Like with all cooking I add a few additional ingredients to amp up the flavor; fresh chopped garlic and garlic powder. This is absolutely my favorite potato salad recipe. It’s a MUST try.

     • I was curious about adding garlic myself! This recipe is fantastic as is! I just love garlic in anything. I was hesitant to try first time around but I will definitely try it the next time around! Thanks for leaving your comment it was what I was looking for! 😊

380. I’m 43 years old and I have NEVER made potato salad before. We had out-of-town guests (a family of 6) in town and I decided to pick a recipe online. I found this and it was a massive hit. So tasty and fresh and the kids loved it.

381. This was a big hit on Father’s Day. I used 1cup mayonaise and 1cup greek yogurt instead of all mayonnaise. Originally, everyone said they didn’t like mayonaise. However, they kept coming back for seconds. They loved the egginess of it and it was definitely a winner over the German Potato Salad which was yummy but not as fondly remembered.

382. This was my first ever attempt at potato salad, I followed the recipe exactly and it was FANTASTIC! Folks you can’t go wrong with this one.

383. So easy to make and absolutely delicious. Just made it for the first time and I got so many compliments! Thank you ❤️

384. Best recipe EVER!!! Everyone asks me to bring this to BBQ’s. I leave the skin on the potatoes, but other than that followed the recipe to a “T”. Thank you for sharing.

385. This recipe is great. Very pro-relish in any mayo-based salad. The negative reviewer below must not relish the deliciousness of living the good life.

386. Awesome! The only thing I added (because my Grandma always did) is a cucumber (chopped with seeds and liquid scooped out of the cucumber).

     This recipe is almost perfect. The cucumber makes it perfect. lol
     Thank you!!

387. I really like this recipe! It is very close in taste to how my mom always made it. I’m sure it will be a big hit with my family tomorrow!

388. This recipe was a total HIT. In fact, family begged me to make it again for Father’s Day this weekend. Followed it exactly. This recipe rocks, thank you!

389. This is a good recipe. I didn’t add the celery seeds and didn’t have an regular mustard so I only added 1 Tbsp of dijon. It’s a pretty good recipe. It’s a little sweet for me. If I make it again I will do half sweet relish and half chopped dill pickle.

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391. This reicpe looks very delicious. A perfect morning recipe for me. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

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393. What if I only have celery salt???

     • Made this a few times as is and it was great. The last time I made it I decided to add a tweak. I mashed 1 avocado and added it and it brought a new flavor and creaminess to the overall dish. 5 stars all the way!

394. Just finished making this recipe. My husband said that it’s tasty. I didn’t have any dill on hand. Will make sure that I have dill in making this recipe again. The texture is just right. Mixing the other ingredients together and then adding to potatoes is spot on.

395. Thank you for making this recipe “adjustable.” I am a single person who enjoys cooking for myself, and it really helps to not have recipes that serve a crowd.

396. This is the BEST potato salad recipe ever. My family loves this so much that I am making it regularly during the hotter days-it is the perfect side for any summer dish. I added a cup of chopped bacon, and substituted the 1 cup of sweet relish with half a cup of chopped dill pickles and the half a cup of sweet relish, it was so delicious and everyone loves it. In the past I never knew exactly how mush mustard, mayonnaise, relish, & hard boiled eggs to use. The balance of measuring this recipe was key for me.

397. Tried this yesterday … added some small chopped carrots that was on hand and dill pickles . Everything else was same … my dad is very hard to please in food, but this actually got him going for seconds … which means it’s a GRRRREAT recipe . Everybody loved it. Thank you for sharing

398. It really is the best potato salad!!!!

399. This is truly the best potato salad that I’ve ever made. The last time that I made potato salad was a disaster. Your recipe helped me redeem myself. I’m so glad that I found your recipe. I’ll be using it as my go to potato salad recipe from now on. Thank you. 👏👏

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401. Has anyone cooked the potatoes and eggs in an instant pot? If so, did it turn out well? And for how long?

     • Yes! Put the trivet that comes with the instant pot into the bottom of the pot, add 1 cup water. If you have a steamer basket, that would work too, but I don’t so I fold a piece of foil to a circle, and punch small holes in it. Place on top of the trivet, then fill with peeled and cut potatoes. Nestle the uncooked eggs into the potatoes at the top, put on the lid and seal. Set for Manual and cook 4 minutes. Quick release when done, remove eggs and put into ice bath until cool. Potatoes should be done and ready to mix the other ingredient into!

402. This Potato Salad is delicious 😋 I didn’t have sweet pickle relish so I substituted for dill pickle relish and I used chives instead of sweet onion, I also forgot the celery, but it was still delicious😋5/5*

403. Can’t wait to make this tonight! Sounds wonderful. And to the “new Englander” that posted…the “New England style” potato salad sounds borrrring. Bet if you served both styles, the “southern style” would go faster.

404. Wow – this potato salad tastes AMAZING. I read through many of the comments. I like vinegar and tang – so I added 3T. apple cider vinegar, 1.5 tsp sugar, 1.5 tsp salt. I used scallions instead of red onions.

     At first I was weary of the mayo and relish like some ppl said.. so I started w/ 1 cup mayo and 1/2 cup chopped up bread/butter pickles (all the relishes had high fructose corn syrup). But it was the tiniest bit dry.. so I added the rest (another cup mayo and another 1/2 cup pickles + juice).

     It tastes VERY good. I think I could add more vinegar, salt, and pickles; but I’m going to see how it is tmrw and tweak as needed.

     Thanks for this amazing recipe!!

405. Delish! A keeper!

406. I didn’t think anyone could top my Grandma’s potato salad. Your mom’s recipe certainly did! I made it exactly as directed except I used dried dill because I couldn’t get fresh. Came out fabulous. Def my go to recipe from here on out. Thank you for sharing!

407. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing

408. Hey this is MY mom’s recipe. Just joking but it is very close. Right down to the celery seed. Thanks for sharing. I used your mom’s recipe and it was fabulous!

409. Excellent salad. However, I did not find it easier to peel the potatoes after boiling. I actually started laughing at how messy my hands and cutting board were… I quit halfway through and just left the skins on half. I’m curious if you have a special way to do this? Next time, I’ll skin them first.

410. Everything is good except the amount of relish, which made the flavor far too pickly. I would recommend cutting the relish down to 2/3 cup.

411. I was shocked that you added pickle relish to potato salad. Yuck. No. Bad. You left out the boiled eggs and onion. But your spice mix is the best.

     • I was shocked to see that you are a proof reader when clearly you did not read this recipe correctly, for if you had you would’ve seen that she did NOT leave out the eggs or the onions.

       • Nice one Lia🤜🏾

412. Easy and very delicious!!!

413. Wouldn’t it be easier to peel and chop potatoes BEFORE boiling? Is there a reason it must be done after?

     • It’s easier to do it after boiling them honestly…

414. I usually don’t like potato salads but this is recipe is delicious. Thanks for the recipe. The only thing I altered was using a little celery seed and added sugar. Amazing!

415. This was my first time making potato salad. This recipe is amazing. Might be the best potato salad I’ve ever tried. Thanks for sharing!

416. First time making potato salad. This recipe is amazing! Might be the best potato salad I’ve ever had. Thanks for sharing

417. Excellent potato salad. It reminds me of the one my mom used to make. Thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely keep this one if the recipe book.

418. This recipe is SO delicious. I saved it so that I can make it again. The dill adds the perfect touch. I’m not a fan of sweet pickle relish so I only used half at first but then ended up using the whole amount that the recipe called for because the sauce tasted great. I already can’t wait to make it again! The next time I make it, I’ll definitely do it the night before because I know potato salad always tastes better the next day.

419. Tried this recipe for my first time making potato salad, and everyone loved it!!!!! I’m already on my 2nd batch in 3 days. I used Dill relish instead of sweet, doubled the amount of hard boiled eggs, and used 2-3 tablespoons of fresh Dill. I mixed 1/2 in and put the other half on top.

420. I really hope my mom doesn’t see this. I’ve been eating the same potato salad for the last 47 years and it’s very good. This is better. I went with the Hellman’s mayonnaise even though I normally would use Miracle Whip and I halved the recipe as there’s just two of us eating it. I split the mustard half and half between yellow and stone-ground and I replace the diced onion with a healthy sprinkle of onion powder only because if I eat raw onions that’s all I can taste. This is my new go-to recipe. Well done and thanks for sharing!

421. There is way too much mayo and sweet relish in this

     • Hi Jennie. I’m not trying to insult you, but have you thought of using less mayo and relish in the potato salad? If there’s a recipe that looks good, but has too much of something – or an ingredient I don’t care for, then I omit it – or add less or more of something that suits my taste. Again, not trying to be demeaning; just giving a simple tip. I’m sure you could make it again with less mayo and relish with fantastic results.

422. This recipe lives up to its title…its the best mustard based potato salad recipe. Thank you!!!

423. OMG! I just made this fabulous potatoe salad ! Wonderful flavor, great texture, eye appeal galore! All my family will be sure to get recipe! Thank you! Thank you!

424. This was really good. Great in fact, and my goodness how helpful that I can adjust the serving size I need to make since it’s only 2 of us. I didn’t have dill or paprika but still great.

425. Was browsing for an easy potatoe salad recipe because I never thought I could get it right. I came across this and Lord it didn’t disappoint.

     It came out creamy and very flavorful the only thing I omitted was the dill I don’t care for the taste of it. This is my new go to recipe and so glad I came upon it.

426. I just made this yesterday and since I’m in a family of 3 I halved the recipe. It turned out great and still makes plenty for 3 people and more. Super tasty!

427. Delicious!

428. Perfect recipe and the dressing is creamy and coats the potatoes perfectly. I’ve made this twice in the past month and it tastes even better after sitting in the fridge overnight. I didn’t have any relish so I chopped up sweet pickles and added the pickle juice. The second time I made it, I didn’t have any celery but had jicama and used that instead and it provided the perfect crunch! This recipe is so versatile and it is the dressing that makes it! I can’t wait to share at a family event, hopefully soon!

429. Just made this and it was amazing

430. Recipe should not include salt measurements in the instructions. When you change number of servings, the math doesn’t carry though to the instructions, only the ingredient list. I now have twice as much salt as I should in my recipe. It’s still edible though and with the right amount of salt, it will be a very good recipe.

431. Made this exactly as written. It was excellent. My husband could have eaten the entire bowl. With social distancing it’s just the two of us but we polished it off in two days.

432. So Good! I don’t make potato salad but wanted to try. I just happened upon this recipe and I do not regret trying it. Very easy recipe to follow. I omitted the celery seed (not a fan) and didn’t add all the relish. Even with the adjustments, this recipe was a hit and is now my new favorite go to for cook outs.

433. Thank you for sharing this recipe! This is the second time I’ve made it and I can say for certain that it’s the best potato salad I’ve ever eaten. I will be using this as my go to from now on. The flavors really are incredible together. I follow the instructions exactly but add more eggs. I love boiled eggs I potato salad so I double the amount. I agree with others that the dill, apple cider vinegar,celery seed and paprika make the dish!

434. I didn’t change a thing about this recipe and it was Fantastic! Makes a ton of salad, so it’s perfect for parties or even just to feed your family for a few days.

435. The dressing is so good!!!! I follow the recipe using mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, parprika,and a some sugar. That’s it! Mix it with mashed potato and also macaroni :))))

436. This was my first attempt at potato salad and I will definitely make it again. Terrific flavour and easy to put together.

437. Seriously the best dang potato salad I’ve ever made and ever had!!!! I’ve always had issues making the potatos just right. Her suggestions worked perfectly! I will never use another recipe again. Perfect as written!!!

438. Added some jalapeno relish along with the regular pickle relish. There is only one problem with this potato salad – getting it to stay around until day 2 for the flavors to blend and “marry.” It has never lasted past day 1.

439. Great recipe! I followed this almost exactly (eyeballs the relish and whatnot). Just tried a taste and already it may be the best potato salad I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to see what is tastes like for Mother’s Day tomorrow after a little refrigeration time. Thanks for the extra tips lime salting the water to boil the potatoes in. I think it’s tips like these that make all the difference!

440. I have tried your potato salad recipe and this recipe is very easy to make. Thanks for sharing this post with all of us.

441. Delish!

442. Delicious, easy to make. I omitted celery and substitute celery seeds with grounded coriander seeds.

443. Loved it!

444. It’s been ages since I last made a potato salad, was browsing for recipes and found this one!

     I was fasting so I couldn’t taste the seasoning to check if it’s ok, but I carried on following the instructions exactly like it is. Refrigerated for 4 hours and when it comes to dinner time, my husband loved it! I was shocked myself that it’s that good! Thank you for the recipe! This definitely stay in my favourite list!

445. Seriously the best potato salad I’ve ever made! I improvised a bit – no eggs, and I added green onions. I also chopped the onions and celery super tiny small. Lastly, I added about a teaspoon of white sugar. We like it less chunky and a bit more sweet. But, it is the best! Today is the second time I’ve made it since we have been under quarantine. Once we are able to gather, I will also make this for our next party : ) Thank you!

446. I made this twice. First time, we only had 3 pounds of potatoes and didn’t measure the ingredients. It was okay and showed promise for my second attempt. On my second attempt, I used the proper measurements, but substituted russet baking potatoes. It turned out GREAT! And, know that you will have a LOT of salad when done. Ours weighed in at 7 pounds 10 ounces. This is a super receipe, and if you follow it, you will have a very tasty and satisfying dish.

447. I didn’t have celery but this was amazing. So happy I followed this specific recipe. Loved the taste and the potatoes were the perfect texture.

448. Very tasty made this for a BBQ and it went down a treat definitely make it the day before to bring it out at its best

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450. I use a bit of leftover hollandaise from eggs benedict. I am likely to make the pot sal after breakfest and refridgerate until following day. Always red onions.

451. This is a great recipe. I overcooked my potatoes just a bit so it was more mushy that I had liked. Tip: the potatoes will continue to cook so really stick to the 13 minutes suggested if you want crisp potatoes in your salad. One more pro tip: I purchase store-bought, pre-packaged hard boiled eggs. One less step and they are just as good in my opinion.

     Delicious and will make again, yum!

452. I use this same recipe but I add equal parts sweet / dill relish and also add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.

453. The potato salad was DELICIOUS! I didn’t have any dill (Shelter in Place) and was worried it wouldn’t have enough ZING! I was wrong- It was superb! The apple cider vinegar and celery seed are a MUST. Thanks for the recipe!

454. I have not made potato salad in 40 years. I live alone and really had no reason to make it. But fingerling potatoes were on sale 2 bags for $5. By the time I finished the first bag, the second bag was at the edge of old. So I found this recipe and used it. I added a little horseradish sauce. I can tell you it worked perfectly and it tasted delicious.

455. Your moms potato salad is way better than my moms potato salad!

456. This was probably the best potato salad I have ever tried! During this corona virus quarantene I’ve had the opportunity to make alot of dishes and family raved about this the most so far. It was very simply to make. I wouldn’t change a thing on the recipe. My family of four ate a lot of it for dinner and then the next morning our kids pushed aside the Coco Puffs to only finish off potato salad. This is a must try!

457. Great recipe! I actually veganized it by using a vegan mayo, and some seasoned and sautéed tofu to replace the hard boiled egg. Surely a little different from the original, but I’m telling you, this one’s gonna be a crowd pleaser.

458. I haven’t had a potato salad in ages and it’s about to change after reading this post. You’re that good! Bookmarking this and gonna make some this week.

459. My grandmother made a fantastic potato salad and this recipe is prit near the exact same thing. She also didn’t measure, but cooked by feel and taste. I made this and could have eaten the WHOLE bowl by myself. I did use yukon potatoes, because I prefer a firmer potato salad. Russets are better for a Baked potato salad. I didn’t have relish, so chopped bread and butter pickles. I did prefer the apple cider vinegar (vs white distilled–nice switch) and of course French’s yellow! Just perfect. I share with my younger sister who has been asking for our grandma’s version. Thanks for putting this in print!

460. Oh my goodness!!! This dish right here!!!! Something serious!!! My family loved it!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. Muah 😘

461. Not sure why we’re not peeling the potatoes first, that’s much easier than trying to do it while they’re hot.

     its delish though

462. I made my russet potatoes in my Instant Pot PERFECT! 8 min and quick release. I had the peeled and cut up before cooking.

     I use this recipe, but no celery, I always add 1 T of sugar, and cut up some red pepper.

463. Absolutely delicious and ez

464. Nope. We New Englanders love our simple tartar sauce: mayo and sweet relish. But we eat it on our fish and chips only. Keep the damn sweet relish out of our potato salad.

     MY mom’s version is pure with no busy and unnecessary ingredients. Yes, to most of your ingredients, gotta have the eggs and sprinkled paprika and celery seeds. But please, no mustard, no tartar sauce, no dill, no onions. Heck, I could eat it with just potatoes, eggs and mayo!
     And always russets.

465. Best thing in the kitchen!! I used russets potatoes and they were just as good I don’t use celery but every other ingredient was in my mix I love it And my family also loved it we are making this again!! Delicious 😋

466. This recipe is amazing. All of the flavors combined are incredible. Even better than my mom’s – don’t tell her!! This is now my go-to recipe.

467. These are the same ingredients I use to make potato salad (not sure of measurements because I never use measuring cups and minus the dill garnish and I use vinegar from the relish). My children will rarely eat any other type. Anyone that eats it at my house always asks for the recipe. I will give them yours since I don’t have recipes.

468. I just made this receipt over the weekend. I followed the recipe exactly but added an additional boiled egg because I love them. It was the best potato salad I have ever had. I ate it for breakfast, lunch and dinner tonight (yikes). My friend came and took half of it home with her. I definitely did the 1/2 dijon and 1/2 yellow mustard. I used a yellow onion instead of sweet as that is all I had. I did not cut the potatoes in perfect sizes when boiling. I liked the consistency, some were al dente and some were crumbly. Perfect bites to me! Thank you for sharing!

469. Love it! My wife has a gluten allergies and sometimes it’s hard to find good potato salad over the Counter. As we are in quarantine i made this for her and loved it! She said it’s delicious. Even my daughter who is a picky eater with potato salad had 2 portions.

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471. Excellent. I used new potatoes and let them cook slow and low removed some peels, and it came out amazing!! They were all I had and I refuse to go to store during this time of quarantine. Thank you for the recipe!!

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473. I am 53 years old and have eaten lots of potato salad. This is hands-down the best I have ever had. Sorry Mom!

474. This is pretty much how I make mine too with a couple twists. I use both zesty garlic dills cut up and sweet gherkins cut up as it adds a great dill/sweet note and crunch. I also put in juice from pickles. Sometimes will use the dill juice sometimes sweet pickle. I do add garlic/onion powder too. That’s what I love about great recipes. You can add/subtract/ change it up or stick strictly to it!

     I also sometimes wondering about the best ways to use the bbq grillware to make sides at a barbecue! Will definitely have to try this!

475. As usual, I am making a potato salad to use up 4 older russet potatoes because the eyes are starting to grow. Of course, I cut them out. I also threw in a half dozen different types of small potatoes that came to about 2lbs. This Website’s servings calculator came in handy.

     The only other deviations I made from your recipe were using some sour cream with the mayonase and half dill pickle with the sweet pickle.
     Tastes yummy already even before cooling.

476. Simple easy delicious Ty:)

477. Yummy recipe! I added in basil and parsley from my garden and some garlic

478. This recipe looks a lot like the potato salads we do here in Brazil! I have a special hint for you: try to put some sliced apples in your potato salad (either fuji ou green apple) It’ll definitely put your potato salad in a whole other level!!!

479. I made this with a bit of a modification last night for our bbq and they all said it was the best potato salad they ever had. So glad I used this recipe

     • as I go along I am reading the other reviews they posted their modifications these were mine. I used less mayo to make it a little dry no eggs because I dont like them, no onion because others at the bbq dont like them and extra dill, I didnt have any celery seeds and only one stalk so there was that. I did everything else it said it turned out great every one ate it even seconds were taken by people that dont like potato salad. awesome recipe will use again

480. I have made this fabulous recipe probably 10 times by now, though I might add slightly more onion and egg ! It has always been a marvelous hit and the quintessential potato salad recipe I use in my decades of cooking!

481. I made this yesterday afternoon , I dont like Dill so I didn’t use it, but made it exactly like the recipe, I had to cut back on everything because there are only 2 of us. but it turned out great,

     this potato salad was delicious ! Even my husband who doesn’t usually eat it said it was really good . I give it 5 stars . My Mother always made good potato salad too, but she passed away 3 years ago. .

482. This recipe is the bomb! I used to think my mom’s potato salad was the best, but no more. I used chopped up bread and butter sweet pickles with the juice instead of the pickle relish, omitted the celery seeds as I didn’t have any, mixed 1/2 cup light miracle whip with 1 1/2 cup light mayo to give a little more tanginess, and a little extra chopped dill. Used 4 boiled eggs, could have added another.

     We love deviled egg potato salad, and this has the rich flavor and also such a creamy consistency. A winner!

483. An ABSOLUTELY terrific recipe! Huge hit with my family. A definite keeper for the future! Thank you!

484. This is how I have always made my potato salad too. Then only difference is I coat the potatoes while they warm with a little bit of butter then I add the eggs, celery, onions and dill and cover over night letting the flavors meld. The next day I add dressing and relish or sweet pickles or bread and butter pickles. I find it adds an extra subtle flavor to it. Also the dressing doesn’t make the potatoes mushy.

     Looking back over your recipe the other differences is I cook the potatoes in their skins and peel while hot.
     I know this recipe is excellent I have been serving it for over 35 years! Good job!!!

485. prepare esta delicia de ensalada.y es una de Las mejores que he preparado.me he quedado con ella para siempre

486. I just had my first bite so I know a day or two in the fridge is going to make it the best.

     I submit the following for consideration. I used pickled spicy quail eggs over regular, instead of relish I used diced pickles I had made and since the brine included apple cider I substituted that. I know I went off the beaten path but felt creative today.

487. I loved it so much that I use this recipe as first post on my own cooking blog. I put a link to yours, and mix a but stuff because it’s hard to find some stuff in France, but it’s the best recipe I used. And I ate a LOT of potatoes salads 😂

488. The baton has been passed. My grandmother used to make THE BEST potato salad. My aunt was a close second. For any party or picnic, grandma, then later auntie, would be charged with bringing potato salad because no one else could compare. Well, I made this salad two days ago and served it to my aunt yesterday at a luncheon. She said she’s passing the baton to me – said this was the best she has tasted and so now I’ll be the potato salad bringer. (I guess that’s a good thing). I followed recipe exactly but couldn’t find the “good” refrigerated sweet relish so used about a tablespoon store-brand sweet relish off the shelf (not the refrigerated variety) and then diced claussen dill pickles to make up the rest. It came out really good.

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490. I do not like potatosalad. I had never made potato salad. Every New Years we have a pot luck family dinner with extended family members. I was randomly assigned to make potato salad. I used this recipe to make it for the first time. I was cautiously optimistic as to whether people would like it. I even made a little note saying it was my first time. Turns out everyone absolutely loved it and even liked it better than the other version that was brought. I was very surprised. Clearly this recipe is a winner! Highly recommended.

491. Truly is the BEST potato salad recipe ever! No joke! Amazing.

492. Made this to go with some BBQ ribs and the potato salad is 💣BOMB💣 !!! I followed the recipe without any deviation and it is without a doubt the best I’ve ever had!

     Five star and two thumbs up!!!
     🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
     👍👍

493. I’ve not made it yet but I sure will hopefully this weekend. I made some last night but it was the way my My Mom ,Made it and My Grandma. I have loved Potato Salad Since I was a kid and I Love any kind of Potato salad. HERE’S THE RECIPE FOR THE WAY MY MOM MADE IT, YOU TAKE AND BOIL YOUR POTATOES UNTIL THEIR SOFT THEN TAKE A POTATO MASHER AND MASH THEM, ADD ONE CHOPPED ONION AND SOME CHOPPED BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES, AND 4 BOILED EGGS SLICED UP ,THEN 2 CUPS OF MAYONNAISE THEN ONE CUP OF WHITE VINEGAR OR APPLE CIDER VINEGAR YOU CAN DO LIKE I DO JUST TASTE IT TO SEE IF IT’S SOUR ENOUGH, THEN TAKE A MIXER AND MIX. ,

494. Yes potato salad and deviled eggs are 2 of my favorite things to make for the holidays hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁

495. My go to recipe for potato salad! So delicious! Thank you for sharing.

496. Best potato salad EVER!! (sorry mom) I had to cut back on the amounts in this recipe because I made a smaller potato salad but when all these ingredients are combined it makes a truly special dish for anytime!! You’ll love it!!

497. My family loves this recipe the bowl is empty every time. F or Thanksgiving I’ll be the hit of side dishes!! Thank u so much for sharing grandma delicious potato salad❤️

     • I couldn’t find the refrigerated relish so I used regular sweet relish. I’m not sure if it is more potent than the refrigerated kind, but the sweet pickle taste is overpowering the potato salad. I added two dill spears and a little more mustard but the sweet pickle is still the dominant flavor. Any suggestions on how to mellow it?

498. My husband loved this. It took me back to when my sister made potato salad and it was delicious.

499. This potato salad is delicious! I will make this again and again. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

500. First time making potato salad ( always had someone bring it). This recipe was perfect. Great consistency and flavor. Made exactly as directed (half Dijon and half yellow mustard). Now I know I can do it and will definitely make again.

501. I love to cook and I’m always looking for new recipes for my menu, which makes me always interested in my work. Today’s my lucky day, The Best Potato Salad Recipe is great, just follow the instructions and everything is easy, I like it. Thanks for your sharing

502. This is the best I’ve ever made or tasted. I’m calling it Crack Potato Salad it’s that addictive. Thank your mother for me!!!!

503. Yes, l did. And it turned out to be exactly what is said ” BEST Potato salad EVER !!!!!👍👍

     • I am TRYING to send a picture of it🤔

504. Well, I have never liked boiled eggs in my potato salad. Honestly, I am not a big fan of potato salad at all. It is either to sweet or just bland. That being said, my husband wanted to make some yesterday. I found your recipe and ask him to use it. You have converted me! I even had some for breakfast this morning. Not to sweet, not to bland, just perfect! This recipe is THE keeper. Thank you, so much.

505. Perfect taste! I only had white potatoes so next time zi will use the gold, though I cannot imagine it tasting any better plus it’s easy to make! Thank you for sharing!

506. Tried it and it was excellent. Thank you for sharing

507. Absolutely , hands down the BEST potato salad recipe ever! This is now my go to potato salad recipe. Thank you!

508. Thanks for the tip about not using new potatoes. That makes sense when I consider ones that I have enjoyed or those that felt lacking.

     Whether I get the rest of it right remains to be seen.

509. Wow…in 40+ years of cooking, this is the best mayonnaise-based potato salad recipe I have ever made. Even my husband commented on how good it was. Will be my “go to” recipe going forward.

510. I love this recipe. Made a few changes, but mainly I let the potatoes cool before mixing in the dressing. Also, I stirred in a couple of tablespoons of vinegar separately to the potatoes while they were cooling. This helps them absorb more of the flavor. Two cups of mayo is too much for me, so I cut it back. Delicious!

511. Bravo! I had a hankering yesterday for a traditional potato salad and did a search for some guidance. So delighted I found your recipe! Followed it to the letter (used Hellman’s mayonnaise) and the result was indeed, the BEST as promised! My husband loved it and said it will be our “go to” now. High praise indeed.

512. Great recipe. Goes great with barbecue ribs! We’ll be making this one again.

513. Has anyone tried to freeze this recipe?

514. My husband loved it, my friend loved it, her family loved it and most importantly, I loved it.

     Next time I will add some bacon cause a YOLO.

     This is the best potato salad recipe I ever came across! Thank you for sharing!

515. I’ve made southern potato salad for 50 years, and have never used a recipe. But, just to prove that you can teach an old dog new tricks I followed your recipe more or less exactly because it really sounded good. I did soak the onions in dill pickle juice as recommended by one reviewer because I usually soak onions in ice water for 20 minutes or so if using them raw. It really does mellow out the bite especially with red onions. I also used plain yellow mustard- no Dijon. Well, the potato salad is absolutely delicious! It’s in the fridge now for tomorrow night’s cookout and my family will be so surprised that I’ve changed it up. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!!!

516. This recipe is as good as it gets when it comes to potato salad. A Grade. Here are my suggestions and how I tweaked it that knocked my socks off because all of us sitting out here think they know how to get an A +….heh? 1) Drop what you’re doing and actually go to the market and buy Celery Seed and buy Apple Cider Vinegar and don’t substitute….!!! These two ingredients make it spectacular – so don’t be crying on here later wondering when something went wrong. You’re nothing but a lazy low life without a chip in the game if you miss this step. Whew! 2) I went with peeled red potatoes the last 6 times I made it and found it didn’t break the recipe. 3) Stick with 100% Yellow Mustard no Dijon mix. 4) It’s OK to be a little heavy handed on the Apple Cider Vinegar and Paprika….wink, wink. 5) Finally, hate to loose some of you…..Never been a fan of the Dill…..so I left that out. Apologies to Mom. (an extra celery stalk or an extra egg won’t get you killed, I promise….)

     Tasting it warm will vibrate your taste buds leaving you on the verge of euphoria. Waiting the next day, stirring and tasting will have you pumping your fists all the while doing your touchdown dance. Enjoy…!

517. Best potato salad. Even my kids who don’t like potato salad enjoyed it. I did add some chopped dill pickles and some of the dill pickle juice, about a half of cup. It added a nice additional crunch.

518. My mom’s potato salad is “magical” as well. She never uses a recipe but I know the basic ingredients and they are pretty much identical to yours. I did learn one tip a few years ago that i added: chop the onions (I like vidalia or purple) fine, then soak them in pickle juice for a while, drain, then add. It takes the raw bite out of the onion but keeps most of the crunch and adds a nice dill flavor to the potato salad. All this makes me hungry!

519. Is there a reason you don’t peel the potatoes first?

     • Hi Patty – Just decided to chime in here on my own. I could not fathom trying to peel after they’ve been boiled. I’ve always peeled first and then boiled. It’s worked every time for me. Just an F.Y.I.

     • My mom always boiled then peeled. In fact, she liked to peel them while they were hot. So I have followed her method with one exception. I boil mine with the peel on then refrigerate overnight to cool them so they are easier to peel.

520. Co-workers loved it for our office potluck!

521. Great and healthy salad, look so good. I will try it soon thanks a lot.

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523. Has anyone tried using chopped dill pickles with this recipe? My family prefers dill over sweet and I was hoping it will still taste as delish.

     • I only had 1/2 cup sweet relish, so I substituted finely diced dill spears for the other half. It came out great.

     • Hey Lisa! Just used chopped petite kosher dill pickles yesterday when making this recipe – turned out amazing! My family also prefers dill over sweet pickles. I also added a tbsp. of the pickle juice to make up for the lost sweet relish liquid. I read these comments beforehand and also used the one tip I saw for soaking the chopped onions in pickle juice (3 tbsp) for 1/2 hour before adding them to the salad.

       – Cheers! Tim

     • Yes, I added about three finely chopped dill pickle spears. Perfect.

     • I like your recipe since it rivals my own. However, I too have received rave reviews for my potato salad. I also boil the potatos with the skin and peel when cooled, I omit vinegar and celery. I use red and green bell peppers, onions, eggs, small leaf parsley, mustard, mayonnaise, India pickle relish, paprika , salt and pepper and my special ingredient of Wishbone Thousand island dressing. Mix all the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and then add to the vegetables and eggs mix everything together and chill it before serving

       • Just made this today OMGGGG it’s amazing. My new favorite!!!

524. Wonderful! Great tips, and my best potato salad, EVER!

     • Looks delicious definitely going to try it.

525. My husband loves potato salad and wanted to make something different from the traditional. We made this together and it was fun and delicious and if you use gluten free condiments gluten free as well! Love it! We added everything including regular celery as well as celery seed and the onions and eggs !

526. I would not know how to improve this recipe. It is truly perfection.

527. Very close to my version.

     Regarding the onion debate; always some green onion BUT

     I like to add either some bacon bits or crispy pork belly bits. And in the fat, be it bacon or PB, simmer the sweet white onions until just clear. This sweetens them. I’ll leave the bit of crunch to the bacon and celery.

528. Made this for a 4th of July family reunion, not a bit leftover. I wasn’t to sure of the apple cider vinegar but it all tasted amazing !! Family loved it ! Thank you so much for the recipe….

529. Great recipe, awesome flavor. Made it for July 4th, 2019. My boyfriend loved it and will definitely make it again. Love the idea of sweet relish. I am not a fan of potato salad but this one is delicious, a little spicy and not overly dressed. Thank you for sharing .

     • I madd this amazing potato salad as a side dish for thanksgiving and turned out beautiful and amazingly delicious!

530. This is an outstanding dish. I came home from the office, goggled potato salad recipe, found this one a hour and a half later I was out the door. I had an empty dish to come home from the pot luck. Very. very delicious and as the majority at the meeting were men, very popular with the guys. You would never know how easy this is to make and how good it tastes. My mother used to make a cooked sauce and it took a long time with a dozen ingredients. I highly recommend this excellent recipe.

531. I made this potato salad for the 4th of July and it was delicious. Not too sweet, not too salty. The onions and celery provide a nice subtle crunch, while the hard-boiled eggs enhance the creaminess of the potatoes. My supermarket didn’t have Yukon Gold potatoes, but they did have Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes which I used as a substitute. I quartered the baby potatoes and left the skins on, which contributed a lot of texture to the salad. I’ll be saving this recipe for future use!

532. I made this potato salad and it was delicious! Thanks

533. This is a great recipe. Tastes just like my grandmother’s. I had to use red onion and chopped sweet pickles and its excellent!

     • I can’t wait for my family to try this recipe because my grandmother just passed recently and was our “potato salad maker Queen”. I know me making this recipe would of made her proud! It is delicious and resembled hers so much. Thank you for making the void of not having her here a little easier by giving me the tools to create something that reminded me of all our wonderful memories together! She would of enjoyed knowing I made this for my family in her honor. I followed the recipe exactly and it was great!❤😊

534. I found the dressing to be on the bitter side so I added two teaspoons of sugar and it turned out delicious.

535. This was the first time I’d ever made potato salad, and when I taste tested it I was so shocked at how amazing it was!!! I put it in the fridge and now I can’t stop thinking about it and can’t wait for my husband to try it!!! Thanks so much! Also such a time saver to peel the potatoes after they’ve been boiled. Brilliant!

536. Made it twice for work potlucks. Everyone absolutely loved it. I followed the recipe exactly and it was a big hit!

537. I have to say, this is the best potato salad I’ve ever tasted. I made it for my son’s graduation party to go along with pulled pork and it was a huge hit. Several people commented on it even days after the party. My only modifications were to leave out the dill and I made an extra 1/2 recipe of the dressing to add just in case the potatoes dried out. I had to add a several tablespoons before serving, but that was it. This recipe is a keeper!

538. I missed one thing. Add 3 more eggs as well.

539. Delicious! I love making it for the family! Thanks for sharing 🙂

540. I just made potato salad and then found your recipe. Mine is almost the same and is really good. While the potatoes are cooking I chop a cup of velveeta cheese in the bowl and put the hot cooked potatoes on top to melt the cheese. In the dressing I use the pickle juice for the vinegar and add some heavy cream so the salad is not dry. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Carolyn

541. thanks for you sweet recipe

542. Thanks for the recipe. I just made this and it’s the best potato salad I’ve ever had. This will be my go to potato salad recipe from now on!

543. This recipe is really great! I followed the recipe exactly but used yellow & purple fingerling potatoes because it’s all I had–and I left the skins on. Like others have said, it’s very similar to my mother’s recipe (except she always used Miracle Whip and didn’t use the paprika). Next time I will try the 1/2 & 1/2 MW-mayonnaise idea! So yummy.

544. Some people will eat anything. Look at all the ready made potato salads in the stores. That are not edible. Often, the old fashioned is the best, and that’s what I recommend. Also the simplest is often the best when it comes to food, instead of the contrived, everything but the kitchen sink approach. I’ve made potato salads for years, even 15 pound ones for big occasions. And I’ve had people point at mine and say, “That one!” And return again and again. It’s because I keep it simple. I cook the potatoes–russet– in the skin the night before, or not, and lay out to cool. ( Start in cold water, bring to boil, and simmer ’til just done. Don’t cook until they fall apart.) In the morning they are easy to peel by just scraping the skins off with a paring knife. Dice them into a bowl. Add sweet red onion–diced– (that’s the ones that are flat–not the round ones. Hard boil eggs, Add them cut up. toss together. Add salt. Add a good mayonnaise. I use Best Foods, in the West, same as Hellman’s in the East. Use plenty. Refrigerate if waiting to serve, but remove from refrigeration early enough to get to room temp. It’s better. But don’t ruin it with vinegar, pickles, mustard (ugh) or other gunk like French dressing. If you must, celery wouldn’t hurt it, nor would canned pimentos. In fact it’s fine. But that’s it. I know others who advocate the same simple recipe, but not many. Most start out well, and then ruin it when they start adding other stuff. Best Food ought to know this too, but I think they add mustard, and I can’t believe it. Try a little one like mine first, and you’ll see.

     • Did you make this recipe? Sounds like you just want to talk about your own. Maybe you should start your own blog.

     • You speak in absolutes like you know better than everyone. Start your own site and leave this one.

     • First, you really should just go make your own blog. If you don’t like mustard or any of the add ins used here, of course you wouldn’t like it or try it.

       Second, to someone like me, yours sounds absolutely disgusting. No mustard in a potato salad is weird as hell. So basically, potatoes swimming in bland mayo. Gross and no thanks. The one here sounds perfect. You should peddle your recipe to people who don’t like mustard or any other thing that adds flavor. Which is no one I’ve ever met. Sorry not sorry.

       • TB – We’re all here to just get along and share. This isn’t Chopped and you’re not a judge from the show. This is all about sharing – the pros and cons – the dos and the don’ts – Some are better than others at highlighting their differences in taste and opinion. It’s Potato Salad for Christ Sake….

545. Yes, this is the best potato salad recipe ever! Followed the recipe but could not find refrigerated relish and used regular jarred relish which worked.

546. I NEVER go back & revisit a site to just post a comment-this is my first time. But that’s how amazingly delicious this recipe is!! I was surprised at how great it turned out! And so easy to make! This will be the only potato salad I’ll ever make from now on!

547. I made it, was so good, likes we had it three times last week. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

548. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us.

549. This sounds AMAZINGLY like my mom’s potato salad. She never could give anyone the recipe either. It was learned by watching. Interestingly enough, she added a glug or so of canned milk, not sure why. It does however change the flavor of the dressing a bit.

550. I just made this delicious recipe. Will definitely be making again…thank you !!

551. This is very similar to my grand mothers recipe.

     As a young man, I was only interested in eating not learning how to cook so have had to learn to recreate her cooking from my 67 year old memory.
     It took a while until I recalled her chopping up her homemade “bread and butter” pickles.
     While this recipe is likely quite good on its own merits, the only way to make potato salad is to not use sweet pickle but to use bread and butter pickles.
     I find an off brand next to the name brands that look,like my grand mothers pickles.
     I will stack her recipe up against any.
     Try it.

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553. Yes! Perfect I love it and my family does too. Just like my mother used to make it. Did I say PERFECT!

554. I made this yesterday to go with our bbq ribs and baked beans. My husband gave the recipe an A+. He is very picky, so I was pleased that he liked it so much….especially since I made the full recipe for just the two of us! They didn’t have golden russets at the store, so I picked a bag labeled “yellow” and that worked out well. I followed the recipe exactly except for I didn’t have celery seeds so I used a teaspoon of celery salt.

555. This looks so fresh & clean & delish! Thanks for the meal inspo!

556. wow yummmmm

557. Love this recipe! it’s a really good and easy recipe

558. Very good recipe! I didn’t change much. I added paprika and used finely chopped carrot instead of celery because I forgot to buy celery. I actually did not miss the celery. I used Dukes and half prepared and half grain mustard.

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560. Wow I’m so excited. This potato salad is to die fir. I’m like your Mom. I’m known for my potato salad. Have to make it for every event there is. People love it. I sw your Moms recipe and thought I would try something different. Can’t tell you how good it is. I balked at the apple cider vinegar at first but to be fair I put it in. .well, that is a wonderful secret ingredient . I would have not thought it would be very good, but it made all the difference in the world! I am keeping this recipie. I cook like your Mom so it’s hard to stick to a recipe. My mother did the same thing. Followed her all over trying to figure out how much abt this much was…lol Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe with us on here. Can’t wait till family is here to try it. It’s in the fridge as we speak. Tytytyty

561. Delicious! I had just failed at another recipe last week. I made this recipe and coerced my family to try it and they all agreed that this was the best I’ve made yet!! It was an easy recipe to cut in half. Thank you for sharing!!

562. 5 + stars! Hands down the best I’ve ever had and the rest of my family agrees with me. Now I’m told that it’s the only dish to make at our family reunions! Haha huge complimented dish. Thank you very much for posting this and allowing us to try it. Simply amazing….. Found myself eating a bit right after i made it and it’s yummy anyway you eat it i think! Tho, i didnt use the celery, dill seed, or the dill but i did put in a pinch of dried chives! A-maz-ing!!!!! Only potato salad ill ever make again and will be passing it on to my friends and family…. Thank you again.

563. Can you omit the celery and it still taste good. I’m not big fan of it…..any suggestions for substitutions if so??

     • I made this the morning before a family potluck and realized I didn’t have any celery, so I left it out. Lightly sprinkled it with celery salt, but not much since I’d already added salt. It was still delicious, I got compliments and some folks took a bit home in containers. I think the crunch would round out the texture but leaving it out still produced a winning dish.

564. Did this recipe today Mothers Day and My Mom and My Granda Love It! ❤️🔥💪 Thanks 🙏

565. Excellent recipe! Subbed some of the relish with jalapeño relish and crumbled some crispy bacon with

     the chopped dill on top. YUM!

566. My family loved it!

567. This is hands down the best recipe for potato salad. I used dill relish instead of sweet, and also added about 1/3 cup of pickle juice, 1 tsp more paprika, 1 TBS more of apple cider vinegar. THE BEST EVER!!

     Even without these changes – it is still the best recipe. This is the second time I have made it.

568. Holy Sweet Pickle Relish Moly! My hubby and I were gobbling this down while it was still warm. Perfection! Thank you SO MUCH for the world’s best potato salad!

     ❤

569. I made this exactly as instructed, but used russets and a deli style sweet pickle relish not refrigerated. Oh my! Hands down the best potato salad I have ever made, and I’m 65 years old. Ate it warm an hour after made, so good I can’t imagine how good it will be tomorrow. Thanks so much for sharing.

570. My sister-in-law made it for our Easter potluck and I did a double back flip! Best potato salad I’ve ever had! That’s why I’m here now, saving the recipe. Thanks!!!

571. where is the recipe video for Mom’s potato salad

572. Really delicious. This was like my mother used to make!

573. This was so yummy! I did make my own mayo. All I had was dried dill, but it was still great. I will use this recipe from now on. Thanks!

574. Great recipe! The relish was pretty sweet for my tastes, next time I’ll half it. Will make again!

575. Love that you added dill! Looks so delicious. Haven’t made a good potato salad in a long time. Cannot wait to make this!

     • This tastes amazing!!!

       • Seriously the best potato salad EVER! I just finished making it and its delicious!!!! I’m sure it’s going to be even better -if that’s possible- once it’s cold!! Thank you!

576. Best potato salad I’ve had in 68 years

577. Yum yum! Qiuck, easy and ih so tasty. This pitatis salad was a nice combo to my bbq ribs.

578. Great potato salad recipe; made this for a family dinner and it was a hit! I also have a sweet spot for Duke’s mayo since I used to live in North Carolina (which they now sell at Wal-Mart here in Iowa!) I added about 3 tablespoons fresh dill and five finely-diced radishes, but those were the only things I changed. Thanks!

     • Radishes?! GREAT IDEA! I’ll do it, too. Thanks!

     • Can I use yellow potatoes for this recipe instead? Thanks!

579. This recipe is a keeper!

580. This really is the best with that sweet pickle relish!

581. It was a huge hit!! My new favorite way to make potato salad!

582. We love this potato salad! So delicious! Thanks for the fabulous recipe!

583. This reminds me of my mom’s potato salad! Love that you added the celery seeds, too! Perfection.

584. Thanks for making me look like a pro! 😊❤️

     This is wonderful potato salad, creamy and complex in flavor. Perfect compliment to my gumbo. I followed the recipe pretty exact and used smoked paprika.

     • Can you omit the celery and it still taste good. I’m not big fan of it…..any suggestions for substitutions if so??

585. Fantastic recipe! Couldn’t stop eating it! Definitely better after refrigeration for a day or two. Made a few changes as I didn’t have all of the ingredients. For example, I added chopped sweet red bell pepper (capsicum). Really delicious. I’ve used a few different potato salad recipes, and this is one of the best recipes.

     • Just wondering how long this salad would keep in the fridge?

586. Tried this recipe and really liked it! I cut the relish in half and still felt like there was plenty. I went with 4 eggs and wished I used 5.

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588. I’M trying this tonight for New Years Eve 2019 along side BBQ Beef Ribs and Crock Pot Collard Greens and Corn bread. Wish me luck. Happy New Years Everyone.

589. Thank you for all of your help on this. I will keep coming back to it for some help.

590. This is my grandmothers potato salad recipe. I make it exactly like this, sometimes you can add chicken breast instead of eggs or both. People cannot make potato salad like this, the secret is the vinegar and relish. By the way my grandmother is From the Philippines and she was born 1915. This recipe was passed on to 4 generations already

591. I literally just finished using your recipe for the potato salad. I am amazed because I never tried to make it. This is soooo good. Thanks for sharing.

592. Thx….great tips

593. OMG. Delicious. Small change that was better suited for my preference. I used Dijon only and a smaller amount, just maybe a teaspoon of relish, a teaspoon of sugar. Didn’t have celery seed so I used a small amount of celery salt. Only made half the recipe with the other ingredients. Really good.

     • Need help! What am I doing wrong??! Hi, I have tried to make potato salad many times & I can never get it right! Mine always comes out like seasoned mashed potatoes! Is there help for me??! I really want to try this, but I want potato salad, not mashed potatoes! 😀

       • You might be boiling your potatoes too long. Also, try adding the sauce mix to the potatoes slowly and only until it suits your preference. Just a thought!

594. I love to make different potato salad recipes. I have learned to boil or bake the potatoes whole. That way the flavor stays in & doesn’t get watered down. They are easy to peel & chop after they have cooled. I don’t like sweet relish, so I use dill pickles finely chopped. I like Dukes & Best Food Mayo & of course yellow mustard. I use more eggs & will add sliced black olives. Haven’t tried adding bacon.

595. So easy to make and delicious!

596. This looked so good I had to try it even though I was skeptical about the relish! It is the best potato salad I have ever made. Hubby loved it too! Our new normal.

597. I made this for Thanksgiving, and everyone loved it. I personally have never liked potato salad, so I was a bit nervous to serve something that I could test first and make sure it was good, but everyone loved this potato salad!

     • I made this for Easter dinner first time making potatoes salad and it was a hit. Everybody loved it. I am still hearing about how great it was.

598. I made this potatoe salad for tomorrow’s dinner and is DELICIOUS. Thanks for the recipe.

599. My wife was craving potato salad so after looking at a few different recipies I tried this one. It was really good! It is better the next day so make it a day in advance if possible. I added more mayo so it wasn’t dry. It definately is a classic picnic potato salad. I will definately make this recipe again. Thanks for your sharing!!

600. This recipe is close to my grandmothers recipe. I grate my onions because some people in my family have issues with the diced onion. When I grate the onion they can’t feel them.

601. Im going to try the recipe for a family get together. But I’ve never had potato salad and I’ve never made it. I got assigned potatoes🤷🏻♀️. Is it served hot, warm, or cold???

602. Yum! I’m a big fan of potato salad, and this was my favorite recipe for it so far! I added some red pepper flakes for a little extra kick! Thanks for sharing!

603. This was delicious. I made it vegan by using a Helman’s Vegan Mayo and omitted the eggs. Sometimes I used pickle juice, sometimes vinegar. I like to add a tablespoon of siracha for some punch. Very good.

604. I made this potato salad today to go with pulled BBQ chicken for dinner. I am no potato salad making expert so I followed the recipe and directions to a tee. It was amazing!!! So tasty and tangy and personally I love it warm. I gave some to my Mother in Law (who’s potato salad is famous in our family) and she loved it!! Totally recommend ❤️

605. Add a little sugar and bacon and be prepared to smile really big! 😊

606. This was really delicious and quick to make! I’m not even a big fan of potato salad, but wanted a good side for school days when I’m rushing between classes but also starving and in need of something of more nutritional value than a Cheeto. Thanks so much for sharing your mom’s recipe, it really is great. The dill is just lovely in this. I cut it down by about 1/4 and it made 4 (generous) servings for me.

     • Oops, cut it down and only made 1/4 of the recipe, in case that wasn’t clear…

607. Omg with is good!!! Thanks

608. My Grandma thinks every one loves her potatoe salad. However I do not. She uses miracle whip and I can not stand miracle whip. I used your recipe with Dill relish and Best Foods Mayo it is delicious. I wish I cooked the potatoes a little longer but I know for next time. Going to have my son try both and see which one he likes better. Thank you.

609. I didn’t have any mustard(!?) so I added two packs George Washington Golden seasoning. Spectacular! Not dry, perfectly seasoned. Winner!!

610. After making this recipe a few days ago we were able to try it tonight and it is a winner! It reminds me of the potato salad that one of my aunts used to make for family get together’s and it was something I always looked forward to. My previous comment lists some of the modifications I made to it, but it is essentially what was in the original recipe. I did halve the recipe since it was only for my wife & I, but this will be my go to recipe from now on.

611. I liked the sound of this recipe so decided to try it out to serve with a smoked pulled pork that I’m going to make in a couple of days. I halved the recipe & chopped up a quarter of green pepper that I had in my refrigerator. I’ve mixed the dry ingredients with the wet ones, diced the celery & onion, boiled the eggs, and placed everything in the fridge to cool down. Later today I’ll boil the potatoes and then mix everything together. This will give the potato salad a couple of days to meld all of the flavors. I did taste the mayonnaise mixture and it tastes wonderful. I didn’t have sweet relish so I used some dill pickle relish and I think it works well. I’ll let everyone know how the finished product tastes in a couple of days.

612. No one in my family is a super big fan of the traditional potato salad, so I was looking for something with just a little more to it. This is it! A really a good mix of flavors. So happy I found it:D This will be my new go-to for potato salad. Thank you so much for sharing!

613. Huge thanks. I cooked it, and it is really the best recipe

614. Looks tangy I will venture a bowl.Thanks.

615. I love, love, love this potato salad. It has just the right amount of tang to make it full of flavor. I used Yukon Gold potatoes, good ol’ Duke’s mayo, and regular yellow mustard. And yes, be sure to make it a day ahead.

616. Love the sound of the recipe but please can you enlighten an Engishman and explain what sweet pickle relish is or similar to? Seems like an important part of the whole

     many thanks

     david

     • If you leave it out, like we do, it is still scrumptious!

       • Awesome recipe! This is the best recipe I have ever tried for egg potato salad. don’t tell my mom. 😉 All 6 of the kids enjoy it plus the husband. It is a nice fresh change from the normal sides we make.

617. Reduced the relish to a couple tbsp. it was the best I’ve had in a long time !

618. I Used Dill Pickles, 1/2 Cup It was Amazing!

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620. Wow, I can already tell this is the potato salad of my dreams. You had me at yellow mustard LOL. Thanks so much for sharing, I can’t wait to make this!!

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622. Potato Salad – nothing like a perfect summer dish!

623. Your potato salad is very similar to my mother’s as well. I do like the finishing touch of dill, which I will try today, as I have a potluck tomorrow. I’m so tired of potlucks having potato salad from the local grocery store and the potatoes are so hard! I will be putting this one together today. BTW: Is it smoky or sweet paprika?

     (I’m tempted to add a bit of cardamom. What do you think?)

624. This looks completely delicious!

625. This potato salad recipe is a MUST try!

626. Sounds very similar to my mom’s potato salad (and hers is pretty darn good too), however she uses a couple grated or chopped dill pickles instead of relish. And for myself, I can’t stomach onions of any kind in my potato salad (they just don’t agree with me) so I put diced celery in mine for the crunch…

627. Nice potato salad!

628. Well, my Mom’s recipe is better than yours! LOL She uses pickle juice instead of the vinegar, she’s almost world famous! People love it and try to figure out the secret. I love it with apple cider vinegar as well!

     • I will love to see your mom recipe for the potatoe salad

629. I love dill in my potato salad!