There is nothing like this an Hellmanns potato salad to complete a cookout spread! The easy creamy potato salad is cool, delicious and goes perfectly with BBQ and picnic foods. This classic recipe is a go to recipe for family gatherings and special occasions, evoking memories of mom's potato salad that everyone looks forward to.
This is a sponsored recipe. Hellmann’s mayo and additional incentives were provided to me. All opinions stated are my own.
With potato salad real mayonnaise makes a big difference.
Having a good easy homemade potato salad recipe on hand is essential in barbeque season. After all, while potato salads are incredibly common, the best potato salad is a side dish everyone at the cookout wants on their plate. With so many potato salad recipes out there, it's easy to find a version that fits your family's taste and tradition and this one is the perfect starting point.
I'm going to show you how to make potato salad with mayonnaise (It's quite easy). I used The Original Potato Salad recipe, from Hellmann's, as a template for my own version of the creamy potato salad recipe. Here is a video I put together to show you how simple it is to make this easy potato salad, that everyone will love (printable recipe below).
In my humble opinion, Hellmann's mayonnaise is an ideal ingredient to ensure a rich creamy potato salad. I have been using the Olive Oil variety of Hellmann's mayonnaise on a regular basis (either that or Hellmann's Light). They have recently made an adjustment in the recipe for the olive oil version. Hellmann's Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil now contains 50% more heart healthy olive oil while still remaining lower in calories than most mayonnaise products (60 calories per serving). I also like that the company uses cage free eggs in the production of their mayonnaise. Since I have been featuring a good number of gluten free recipes here on Mom Foodie, I also would like to point out the Hellmann's mayonnaise is a gluten free product.
The secret to a truly classic potato salad recipe starts with selecting the best ingredients. For the base, Yukon Gold potatoes or Russet potatoes are ideal—they hold their shape well and have a creamy texture that’s perfect for potato salads. Red potatoes also result in a fine homemade potato salad. When it comes to the dressing, I recommend sticking with traditional mayonnaise. For a Southern potato salad, don’t forget to toss in some chopped dill pickles or a bit of pickle juice to capture that classic flavor. With the right mix of ingredients, your potato salad will be the star of any meal.
Additions to the Basic Recipe
While I love this potato salad just the way it is. You can amp it up a but with one or more of these simple variations.
- If you are a fan of Southern Potato Salad Add a tablespoon of sweet pickle relish or dill relish and boiled eggs.
- Try the addition of a handful of chopped dill pickles, as I did in my Dill Pickle Pasta Salad recipe.
- Dill pickle juice is a delicious swap for the vinegar in this recipe.
- Swap a portion of the mayo out with sour cream if you are trying to reduce fat in the recipe. Don't substitute any more than half though.
- Chopped hard-cooked eggs add both protein and flavor to the potato salad with mayo. (2 hard boiled eggs should be about right)
- A tablespoon of Dijon mustard can give the potato salad some zing.
- If your personal taste is on the sweeter side swap in Miracle Whip for a portion of the mayo or even sprinkle in a teaspoon of sugar.
- For a fresh, herbal note, add chopped fresh dill or green onions.
- For extra crunch and color, try adding chopped red onion or crumbled bacon.
- For a classic touch, sprinkle in some celery salt or celery seed.
There really are so many ways to make this easy potato salad with mayo into your own signature dish!
Want to try out the new improved Hellmann's Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil yourself, stop by the Hellmann's website for a money saving coupon.
Make this potato salad with an Instant Pot for even faster results. Other great mayonnaise dressed salads you may like are my Old fashioned Pea Salad recipe and classic macaroni salad.
Make a large bowl of this Hellmann's classic potato salad recipe when you are invited to the cookout. It pairs great with, burgers, steaks and grilled chicken!
Easy Potato Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 -2 ½ pounds potatoes preferably Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar white vinegar is used here, but apple cider vinegar is fine to use
- 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup Hellmann's Mayonnaise
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup scallions or green onion chopped
- paprika (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and either peel or cut off eyes and dark spots, then cut into bite sized cubes.
- Place potatoes in a large pot of salted cold water. Cover the potatoes with pot lid and set burner to medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain with a colander and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Pour vinegar into a large bowl. Add sugar and salt. Stir.
- Then whisk mayonnaise and vinegar mixture together.
- Add pepper and scallions, stir, then add cooked potatoes.
- Fold together until the cooled potatoes are evenly coated.
- Allow the creamy potato salad to rest in refrigerator until cold. Sprinkle with paprika to serve if you like.
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Alt spelling: hellmann potato salad, classic hellmans potato salad , hellmans mayonnaise potato salad
Stefani says
Sounds similar to what I do. I bookmarked your recipe to try yours too!
Julie says
I love potato salad...this one was great so creamy.
Kim says
Great easy potato salad!
Christine loy says
Hi, I am going to make this salad, but can I use malt vinegar. Thanks christine loy
Robin Gagnon says
Yes, that will work fine.