Hellmann’s potato salad is a classic, creamy, and flavorful dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any family gathering. Using Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise, this recipe creates the rich and smooth texture that everyone loves. Paired with tender potatoes, crunchy celery, and hard-boiled eggs, this easy recipe delivers a delicious balance of flavors and textures. Let’s dive into how to make this traditional potato salad.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise provides the creamy base that makes this potato salad irresistible. The blend of tangy vinegar, crunchy celery, and perfectly cooked potatoes delivers a satisfying and classic taste. This potato salad is a crowd-pleaser and an essential side dish for any barbecue, picnic, or potluck.

Hellmann’s Classic Potato Salad Recipe: A Creamy and Delicious Side Dish

Course: Side DishCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6-8

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes (about 5 medium, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks)
1 cup Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Paprika (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Cook the Potatoes: In a large pot, cover the peeled and chopped potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy. Drain and let them cool.
Prepare the Dressing: While the potatoes are cooling, in a large bowl, mix together Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, sugar, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine the Ingredients: Add the cooled potatoes to the dressing, along with the chopped celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. Gently toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated with the mayonnaise dressing.
Chill and Serve: Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at the least 1 hour to allow the flavors meld. Garnish with paprika earlier than serving, if favored

Tips for the Best Hellmann’s Potato Salad:

Potato Choice: Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for a firmer texture that holds up well after boiling.
Customize: You can add chopped pickles, fresh herbs like dill or parsley, or even bacon for extra flavor.
Make Ahead: This potato salad can be made ahead of time. In fact, it tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours as the flavors develop.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
• Calories: 310 kcal
• Total Fat: 22g
◦ Saturated Fat: 3.5g
◦ Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sodium: 720mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 24g
◦ Dietary Fiber: 3g
◦ Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 3g
Key Nutrients:
• Vitamin C: 15% of Daily Value (DV)
• Calcium: 2% of DV
• Iron: 6% of DV
• Potassium: 620mg (about 18% of DV)