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A bowl of perfect potato salad, garnished with fresh herbs.

Quick way to grow Potato Salad for a Crowd

This recipe offers a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious and satisfying potato salad that everyone will love, perfect for gatherings and large crowds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 pounds potatoes
  • 4 stalks celery diced
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs chopped
Dressing
  • 1.5 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
Garnish
  • paprika for sprinkling
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Place the potato cubes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt; bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until tender but not mushy; drain and let them cool completely.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Stir in the fresh dill and adjust seasonings to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a very large bowl, gently combine the cooled potatoes, diced celery, chopped red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
  2. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and fold gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Before serving, sprinkle with paprika and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For best results, make the potato salad a few hours ahead of time or even the day before to allow the flavors to deepen. You can customize this recipe by adding other ingredients like crispy bacon, chopped pickles, or different herbs like chives or parsley.