Aaron Mccargo Jr's Classic Potato Salad

Aaron McCargo Jr.'s Classic Potato Salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish that balances creamy richness with tangy and savory notes. Featuring tender Russet potatoes, crunchy celery, sweet onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs, this recipe creates the perfect blend of textures. A flavorful dressing made with mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar ties it all together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley and paprika adds a pop of color and freshness. This easy potato salad comes together in just over 30 minutes and tastes even better after chilling, making it ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or casual family dinners. Impress your guests with this classic yet elevated take on a timeless favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 lb Russet potatoes
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 medium Celery stalks, diced
• 1 small Sweet onion, finely chopped
• 3 large Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cut the Russet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water.

Step 2

Add a teaspoon of salt to the water, then bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 3

Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool to room temperature. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, remaining salt, and black pepper. Whisk to create a smooth dressing.

Step 5

Add the cooled potatoes to the dressing and toss gently to coat.

Step 6

Fold in the diced celery, sweet onion, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh parsley. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1998.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3380.1

Total Fat 190.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 793.3mg	0%
Sodium 4868.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 370.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.6g
Protein 61.6g	0%

Vitamin D 132IU	0%
Calcium 378.4mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 8348.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 43.1%