Gram's Sweet-Tangy Potato Salad
An old-fashioned family potato salad recipe featuring tender potatoes, celery, onions, hard-boiled eggs, and Gram's homemade sweet and tangy cooked dressing. The perfect side dish for BBQs, cookouts, picnics, and holidays.
Ingredients
Potato Salad
- 5 pounds potatoes Yukon Gold, russet or white
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 6 large eggs hard-boiled, chopped
Sweet -Tangy Dressing
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups mayonnaise
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and place them in a large stockpot. Cover with water and add 1 tablespoon salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Dice the onion, celery, and hard-boiled eggs while the potatoes cook.
- Drain the potatoes and cool until easy to handle.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and eggs. Add the flour, vinegar, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, salt, and pepper. Cool completely.
- Stir the mayonnaise into the cooled dressing until smooth.
- Peel and dice the potatoes into a large bowl.
- Add the celery, onions, and chopped eggs.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently fold everything together.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Overnight is even better.
Notes
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Notes
- Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape beautifully.
- Russet potatoes create an extra creamy salad.
- Chill overnight for the very best flavor.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 656kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 9gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 624mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 5gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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