Classic Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Old-Fashioned Potato Salad.

1. Step 1

   Start by gathering all the essential ingredients for your delightful potato salad.

2. Step 2

   In a spacious pot, bring salted water to a vigorous boil.

3. Step 3

   Toss in the potatoes and let them simmer until they are tender yet firm, which should take about 15 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Once they’re perfectly cooked, drain the potatoes and set them aside to cool.

5. Step 5

   After they’ve cooled down, peel and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

6. Step 6

   While the potatoes are cooking, take a saucepan and place the eggs inside, covering them with cold water.

7. Step 7

   Bring the water to a boil, then cover the pan, remove it from the heat, and let the eggs steep in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Once the time is up, transfer the eggs to cold running water to cool, then peel and chop them.

9. Step 9

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped potatoes, eggs, diced celery, onion, sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic salt, celery salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

10. Step 10

    Stir everything together until it’s well blended and creamy.

11. Step 11

    Cover the bowl and let your potato salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

12. Step 12

    When you’re ready to serve, dish it out cold and savor the deliciousness of your homemade potato salad!.