Potato Salad
Potato Salad is a easy American recipe that serves 6. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by OneStopChop on YouTube.
Prep: 19 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 44 min
Cost: $3.75 total, $0.63 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Potatoes (peeled and cut into even 1‑inch cubes)
- 4 pieces Large Eggs (hard‑boiled and coarsely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise (full‑fat, room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard (smooth)
- 2 tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish (sweet dill relish)
- 0.25 cup Yellow Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Chives (finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (for smoky flavor)
- 0.25 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning (adds a subtle heat)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes
Remove the skins from the potatoes using a peeler or small knife.
Time: PT5M
Cube the potatoes
Cut the peeled potatoes into uniform 1‑inch cubes so they cook evenly.
Time: PT5M
Boil potatoes in salted water
Place the cubed potatoes in a strainer, set it over a pot of boiling water that has been generously salted, and cook until just tender when pierced with a fork.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: 212°F
Hard‑boil the eggs
Add the eggs to the same boiling water (or a separate pot) and boil for 7 minutes, then transfer immediately to an ice‑water bath to stop cooking.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: 212°F
Drain and cool potatoes
Remove the strainer, let the potatoes sit to cool slightly, then drain well. You can peel any remaining skin while the potatoes are still warm and wet for easy removal.
Time: PT3M
Combine potatoes and eggs
Transfer the cooled potatoes to a large mixing bowl and add the coarsely chopped hard‑boiled eggs.
Time: PT2M
Add dressing and mix
Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, sweet relish, chopped onion, and seasoned salt. Fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
Time: PT2M
Finish with herbs and spices
Sprinkle the chopped chives, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning over the salad and give a final light toss.
Time: PT1M
Serve or chill
Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free (if mustard is gluten‑free)
Allergens: Eggs, Mustard
Last updated: April 18, 2026






