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How Long To Boil Potatoes For Potato Salad

How to make easy potato salad. Tips and tricks and how long to boil potatoes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potato salad
Servings: 6
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 lb small gold potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 boiled eggs, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with cold water. Add the potatoes to the water and bring to a rolling boil. Add in salt to the boiling water.
  • Boil until the potatoes are fork tender. Depending on how large the potatoes you are using. Typically 15-20 minutes. They will be done when you can stick a fork through the potato.
  • Drain the potatoes. Cut into about 1/2-inch chunks. Place the potatoes in a large bowl and then pour on vinegar. Let the potatoes cool.
  • Make the dressing. Mix together mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and celery salt. Pour dressing over cooled potatoes. Stir to coat.
  • Stir in green onions and diced boiled eggs. Serve or cover and store in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg