Homemade Deli-Style Potato Salad!! Classic Country Style Recipe

Learn how to make a basic deli style potato salad! This recipe is super easy and simple yet it is hands down, the best. Nothing fancy, just a good basic recipe. Like your grandmother made! And you can tailor it suit your tastes.
What you'll need:
3 lbs russet potatoes
2 large eggs
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup white sugar
2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
2 tsp distilled white vinegar
2 tsp prepared yellow mustard
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp instant mashed potato flakes
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[@stephenryder1995]

I've been making this style potato salad for 60 years. This is the single most authentic American potato salad recipe I've come across. I'm glad I found you, because I'm old now, and I tend to forget things I used to know quite well. Lately I realized I had forgotten parts of mom's recipe for potato salad which dated back to before WW II. I made this tonight and this is it! During the war we ate a lot of potatoes, because meat was scarce and very expensive. After all, we had 17 million men in uniform. Thank you. You made an old man very happy.

[@GlamNetworkNashville]

Stephen Ryder bless you

[@mucdoc]

Thats awesome!

[@nottthereyet4872]

Love this post. 👍

[@Nina-dy8cm]

I love this 😭

[@carolgross9588]

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[@judyguttadore8387]

This is the most delicious potato salad! My mother died many years ago and this was like a flash back to how hers tasted. Thank you so much!

[@Fotosynthesis858]

This is my favorite potato salad recipe on KZbin. Thanks for sharing

[@Raynestorm1968]

OMG. A man after my own heart! I have been watching potato salad video recipes just out of curiosity to see what others put in their potato salad. I was starting to think I was the only one who peeled and cubed my potatoes BEFORE boiling them. I also seem to be a rare person who uses fresh dill in the dressing.

[@annannn1212]

I made your recipe and my family loved the potato salad. They always ask me to make your recipe birthdays and holidays. Thanks 😊

[@garyravenscroft7304]

This is my "go to" potato salad recipe. I don't add as much sugar or mayo, but I like the potato flake idea. I also like some red in my potato salad, so I add 1/2 of a red bell pepper that I chop up finely in my food processor. I also add some grated cheddar, and I mash some of the potatoes. Damn good salad!! I live by myself, and don't get to make it often enough.

[@SweetPea1964]

Gary Ravenscroft: If you live by yourself, you can make it as often as you like. Just halve, or quarter (or even less) the recipe amounts :)

[@gloriaarevalo9163]

It took me hours te searching potatoes recipes, and bingo! I got the correct one! Thank you!

[@stevenhutchinson62]

Great potato salad-----we make it all the time. Thank you!!!!

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

Your potato salad is the best here on KZbin. The vinegar touch is AMAZING! Who would've thought and the dehydrated potatoes, seriously you should win an award. My entire family loves it. I also add some fresh chopped dill. Thank you, you're going into my fav recipe list.

[@adolmommy]

I’ve been looking for a potato salad recipe that reminded me of the kind my family would make when I was young. This is it! Delicious!

[@shadowowen2575]

New game!! Every time you hear potato you take a shot!! Thanks for the potato salad needed it for this game.

[@user-eo6bm2jk5c]

Best potato salad ever ! Couldn’t stop eating it-lol

[@nikki82279]

Oh yeah! my favorite cook is back, i will be making this potato salad soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@1bongocero]

In addition to the celery I had added diced green and red bell pepper to give it a little hint of natural vegetable sweetness and added crunch to the celery in the recipe along with garnishing at the end with the green ends of scallions that I had in the vegetable crisper of my refrigerator. Excellent taste profile and well balanced. Thank you for sharing your recipe, a definite keeper!

[@rashdaabdulrehman8512]

The best potato salad I have eaten 10 stars

[@bebesupastar]

By far the best potato salad I've ever made. Thank you!

[@GabGirl56]

E X Q U I S I T E!!! By far, the BEST Potato Salad recipe I have ever made in my life! No exaggeration! I LOVE Potato Salad!

[@annelm217]

I made this yesterday and it turned out great. I only used 1 cup mayo and doubled the mustard, used green onions and sadly had no potato flakes. It was a win!

[@WaynesWorldProductions]

This is the best potato salad recipe! Just like I remember from my grandpa's deli! Thanks so much

[@NWHomesteader]

Always glad to find your recipes (I forget to write them down). Miss you!!!

[@LuciaOGarciaCaron]

I love this recipe. I have all the ingredients except the celery. I’m making it now. Thank you.

[@WOODR52]

Finally, a recipe that I actually have all of the ingredients in my kitchen.. Tired of Reeses potato salad, too expensive, I will try this! thanks-

[@spindriff]

Possibly the best potato salad I have ever had, so many friends and family ask for the recipe!

[@jackiemalcolm2470]

Great authentic recipes and many them have a little twist which makes the dishes more interesting .

[@angelicaromero7780]

I have made this recipe several times and me and my whole family love it! Thank you for sharing!

[@bgueberdenteich5206]

My family and I love it ! Does that not sound better ?

[@dreamchaser4765]

@@bgueberdenteich5206 Were you here to teach people grammar or to learn a new recipe?

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@@dreamchaser4765 Both ! It does not hurt to be educated! I love foreign languages .

[@dreamchaser4765]

@@bgueberdenteich5206 Surely it does not hurt to be educated. But there is a difference between being "educated" and being "literate". Your attitude was negative. Your tone was condescending. Had you really wanted to "educate", you would have suggested the proper way. You were sarcastic. You are "literate" but even life teaches a lot and thus illiterate people are more educated. Good you like foreign languages, but the comment was in English. 😂😂

[@bgueberdenteich5206]

@@dreamchaser4765 Ok. Einstein , in order to fit in here , I had to answer in English . Had I answered in French or German, it would not have been appropriate , Americans in general do not understand these languages ! You should think before you post !

[@labibaameeri]

This salad recipe is a life saver, It tastes absolutely amazing!!

[@joanfredison3103]

This is my kind of potato salad.i like a little sweetness in potatosalad just like thr dutch potato salad.thanks for sharing.

[@carolynpickering2439]

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[@annettebrown719]

Delicious.

[@Maplecook]

I once got slapped awake with a bag of spuds. It was a root awakening. ...I'll see myself out. hahahaha

[@felixborges2958]

This potato salad is always a huge hit when I make it. It is truly the most delicious recipe for potato salad that I have ever tried.

[@rudilyncrompton9387]

wow i like potato salad thank you for sharing.

[@calixan]

Can you do more videos on side dishes. It's always hard to come up with ideas to take to parties and family gatherings. Enjoy watching your videos, straight forward and easy to follow!.

[@Teri313-]

I wrote this out for myself, so I figured I'd share and save you all the time. 3 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size cubes 2 large eggs in shell, washed 1½ cups mayonnaise ¼ cup white sugar 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish 2 tsp distilled white vinegar 2 tsp prepared yellow mustard 1½ tsp salt ½ small yellow onion, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 2 tbsp instant mashed potato flakes Place potatoes and eggs in a large pot. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle boil. Cook potatoes and eggs for about 10 minutes or just until potato falls apart when pierced with a fork. Remove eggs and place in a bowl of very cold water. Drain potatoes and set aside until completely cooled. Peel the eggs, place in a large bowl, and coarsely break them up with a fork. Add the mayo, sugar, relish, vinegar, mustard, salt, onion, and celery and mix well to combine. Add the cooled potatoes to the bowl and gently fold into the dressing. Add the potato flakes and gently fold to combine. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours.

[@vivijay152]

Thank you Terri. Very helpful 👍

[@kahuna1247]

Ah, crap. I wish I read this comment before I continuously paused the video & wrote all of this down!

[@TheNYLADYBUG]

Thanks!

[@joeschmoe373]

Thanks for making this a simple cut and paste. Good job.

[@DominusDeus7]

Thanks so much for your kindness!

[@susancalow3042]

I made this awesome potato salad for a birthday party and 3 men complimented me on it. I love the combination with this potato salad, the flavor was delicious!

[@virginiareed6249]

thanks for your explanations on how to boil the potatoes in cold water, I learned some things I didn't understand before! You make your potato salad almost exactly how my grandma taught me, it's the best 😊😋

[@nathanieldejesus2661]

Absolutely loved this recipe was a hit at my house

[@nottthereyet4872]

I never make homemade potato salad ~ this will be my first. Looks perfectly yummy! 🥔🥚👍

[@sagegarcia6830]

Awesome recipe! My family absolutely loves it. Thanks so much.

[@vintagebabyseventythree6244]

Started making this potato salad a few years ago and it’s now a family staple. I’m always asked for the recipe. It’s delicious 😋

[@Mukurafamily]

Hello there loved your recipe! I just made a few changes, instead of sugar I used sugarcane syrup didn't have celery so I chopped half a greenpepper and didn't add the potato flakes. My tastebuds were singing... Thank you for the video this recipe will sure be my base!!!!

[@brendametz5534]

I love how you do your information on your U tube channel. These others on other sights go through alot of information before they get to the point in what they need to get too.

[@HelloGreen]

Brenda Metz I usually cook the potatoes whole and peel the skin after cooking. I add salt while cooking and love the potato taste better this way. However, this recipe seems easy to make as well

[@mars_1384]

I adjusted your recipe to my liking, but still I used it as a guide and omg! it was super yummy! thanks for posting!

[@meghachopra86]

Mars_13 how did you adjust the recipe?

[@HIGHLANDER_ONLY_ONE]

I loved this recipe - it's easy and yet fast! Also, thank you so much for writing the recipe down. You have no idea how much I appreciate it! 👍👍😊⚘

[@solastikaeises3581]

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[@HelloGreen]

HIGHLANDER I also like that is easy to make, less is more

[@moragebbin5483]

the best potato salad I have made yet - thank you for sharing

[@rivka21]

great video, thank you! and very informative, and thorough. i'm going to make this tomorrow!

[@rhaehodges]

Great instant mash flakes idea for binding yet I just mash a few of the cooked potatoes on the side to then fold in. The starch does the rest. Good show!

[@dottyl1470]

Just made this recipe this morning and it is DELICIOUS ! Thank you.

[@raymondwelton3904]

Made this today, I have got to say it’s the best. I do know a thing or two about potato salad as my Mother came from Germany 🇩🇪 The secret ingredient was a excellent add to

[@raymondpeterdsouza3204]

This is just Gr'888. God Bless you with good health and happiness.

[@50hellkat2]

The potato flakes is a super tip. Thank you so much. Sugar makes everything pop in your recipe.

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

50hellkat2 I don’t use potato flakes. They just seem to sound dry. I cute some smaller potato cubes and they will be softer so I let those fall apart in the salad or mash them against the bowel as I stir it up… 💓

[@MsPapermill]

Thank you so much!! This was the best potato salad I ever tasted or made!! I used canned potatoes and wheat flour as a substitute of the instant potato flakes and it still came out great!!👏

[@cynthiajones1975]

This is now the only potato salad I will ever make. Every recipe I've tried of yours turns out fantastic. Thank you for sharing them.

[@anu50]

Thank you so much for this, I’ve made this for friends and they love it!!! Great recipe!

[@thegreatmoa]

Tried your recipe today, and it's absolutely fantastic. I made a few minor alterations as I went, but largely stayed true to the original. Calling it "deli-style" is quite apt; this is the perfect archetypal potato salad. I'll be making this again for sure!

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@andreiamartinaandres7188]

I love potato salad

[@jerry171460]

I followed the steps and made my first potato salad. It is great!

[@sirenxo]

That looks amazing! I'm going to try your recipe, only I'll use dill relish. Thanks for sharing and for breaking it all down. The tip on how to cook your potatoes was helpful!

[@sherrysavage6963]

I made this for thanksgiving it was amazing. So is your meatloaf recipe. Thank you for the videos and your voice is voice over ready 😊. Great voice.

[@HelloGreen]

Sherry Savage Looks great for a family gathering

[@jennethsarvsarvajenn348]

thank you so much for you cooking video i appreciated it so much and now i learned to make a potato salad.

[@meriammohale6759]

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[@williammccarthy6048]

Thanks this is the potato salad I have been looking for. Very basic and perfect like everybody else has been going overboard

[@sand2879]

Thanks for this recipe-love it. I'll be making it again for the second time and sorry but I have to add spanish olives, can't live without those in a potato salad.

[@123colicole]

Great basic recepie that everyone loves! I actually use your measurements for the dressing on my macaroni salad. I do tend to add more mustard and just 1 cup of mayo. And I just add olives, that's how my hubbys family does it and it's great. Good job

[@susanrobinson408]

I MISS YOUR VIDEOS!! I hope you are well and wanted you to know how much joy I've received from all your recipes. I always make your pizza crust and cooked rice and never have a failure. I sure wish you would make videos again!!

[@paulkampf1889]

Really good! The whole family loves it. I make it for every Holiday gathering.

[@goldenfalcon4846]

I tried this recipe it was awesome thanks!

[@deborahjames2972]

I like the way you show how to make it thank u and explain it

[@joeazores]

Thanks for sharing this reminds me of our Portuguese potato salad we add shredded fish olives parsley and on top we put olive oil put in the oven for A little while to make a little crust and it's good to go

[@rivertam614]

Tasted amazing! Thanks for the recipe

[@graciegrace1133]

Love it!!! Thank you my husband loves potato salad💜

[@Krystalwatchesvideos]

Love this recipe & your efficient way of cooking! Thank you:)

[@theresastachlowski186]

I love the egg trick. I will have to try this now. Thanks a million

[@CARIDEO]

Please don’t..egg shells can be toxic and never to be added to anything to be eaten..especially together with the boiled potatoes.

[@toddweller]

IMHO channels like yours are why youtube is so much better than tv. Great recipe.

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[@christinej1519]

Almost like mine except for the vinegar and potato flakes and I use a lot of eggs,, but since I need to bring this to a party soon, I'm gonna try the potato flakes. Thanks for the great video!

[@arriesone1]

I’m gonna look no further for a PS recipe...this is the one! Thank you!

[@HelloGreen]

I recently made a potato salad with a lighter dressing, olive oil, salt and apple cider vinegar but this recipe looks good. Thanks for sharing

[@luv2cook5]

I make this every year ..so delicious..thank you crouton crackerjack..😊

[@jeannerios2693]

I love the quality of your filming. So clear and I followed along great! I make my potato salad almost exactly the same way. I do substitute green onions and I use pickle juice, if I have instead of vinegar. Thank you! I will be watching more of your work!

[@MichaelsHomeCooking]

There are so many variations of potato salad and this is a good one!

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

Thanks so much Michael!

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[@jewels3596]

I'm about to make this now for our Sunday family dinner. It looks and sounds amazing. I'll update to let you know how it goes. 😃😃

[@grahamexeter3399]

This is the most delicious potato salad I've ever eaten! Thank you! I've also made it with hommus instead of the potato flakes - super-yum!!

[@marilynmcclintock2974]

Your potato salad is very much like the way I make mine. I do cook my potatoes first before peeling. Either microwave or in a pot of water. That seems easier to me. I also like some sweet peppers in mine. I am 82 years old and have been cooking and baking for years. You salad I am sure is very good. Sue in Central Indiana

[@ey681]

I love it, the camera angle was excellent. Your explanation was super easy to follow. My only problem was the amount of sugar.

[@inproper3952]

Never have I ever added sugar to my potato salad. l prefer red onion and dill pickle relish and a spicy mustard or a touch of dejon mustard I serve mine at room temp so delicious with a BLT!

[@lissudaryati4812]

I love potato salad. I use to make my potato salad like the way you do, just don't add vinegar. It is yummy. Thank you for sharing.

[@wandablanks5629]

I never thought about boiling the eggs with the potatoes. You can bet I'm gonna do it now. Looks delicious.

[@kajiraoni]

This looks so good! Thanks for sharing.

[@karminiparsan4440]

great recipe! I use green onions instead of regular onions and no sugar so will be adding a little next time👍

[@stephenryder1995]

You can use a few packets of Splenda instead if you have a problem with sugar or just want to save the calories

[@carmen0077]

I like the way you speak,you explain the recipe so clearly so professional I love it,thank you.

[@aliciamangar1513]

Because he speaks clearly like most Canadians with no Accent to try and figure out what he is saying...

[@hanahchristinebrown8154]

I will make this recipe this Christmas. Thank you Mr.Chef !

[@Russellk23]

Just made this exactly like you did..and it is STUPID GOOD! THANKS..gonna make me look like I know what I'm doing for a cookout..haha

[@liajohnson685]

😂😂😂 that was soooo funny

[@keith23615]

I love ur potato salad thanks for sharing👍🏼

[@martyparty881]

great tips! .....thanks for your great tutorial. I never thought about the potato flakes. good advice....i'll give it a try!

[@bucketbucket53]

Omg! This is so easy! Im legit13 and i made this for my parents and friends ant they ABSOLUTELY loved it! Thanks for the recipe man😊

[@Santana1765]

I like your recipe, most of all is the way you explained every single step. Thank you.

[@tomjones1105]

I'm afraid if I make this, it will end up being my main course! LOL I'll eat the whole thing! I will make this because it looks SO good and easy to make. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes you bring us! LOVE your Cinnamon buns!! Any of you watches, if you haven't made his Cinnamon buns, you're missing out!

[@maryealajones1589]

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[@ttjinks8491]

Thank you for sharing. It's delicious and yummy.

[@andrayatubbs8981]

This is the only recipe I will use highly recommend so good!!

[@patriciaelston6602]

That is how I make mine but I never thought of putting instant potatoes in. That is a good idea.

[@nottthereyet4872]

Yeah . . . I'm going to incorporate that tip, too.

[@saharajameel6718]

i did the potato salad it's come amazing my family they love it this recipe thank you so so much

[@ramonapatterson1082]

I have made this and it is so good. It took me some time to find this recipe again but now I saved it.thank you

[@Mark_Mars]

I made it and nailed it on my first try, thanks to this easy to follow video.

[@ntobekomazibuko3043]

Thank you for this. Im catering for an event tomorrow and Im using this recipe

[@elizabeth0813]

How did it taste?

[@stitchnmouse]

I also like the potato flake idea. The one thing I wouldn't do is add sugar. My late mother-in-law would make potato salad out of left over mashed potatoes and when I worked and had little time I would make it quickly with instant potatoes.

[@TheKratosMorrison]

Thanks a lot,i have tried this like a month ago and it worked perfectly.

[@tomsparks6099]

The dreaded green yolk. Loathsome! Like the potato flake trick, too. Love your channel! Thanks.