This family potato salad recipe has been in my family for years. The potato salad has a bit of zesty garlic and zippiness from the addition of dill pickle! This summer salad recipe also incorporates egg into the dressing making it irresistibly delicious! The recipe feeds a crowd!
8-10lbsRed PotatoesCut into bite size chunks and cooked until fork tender
1CupMayo
4Hard-Boiled EggsSeparated After Cooking
1SmallRed PepperSeeded and Diced
2StalksCelerySliced Thinly
3ClovesFresh GarlicSliced Into Small Pieces
1-2SmallDill PicklesDiced Finely
1TspBlack Pepper
1TspDried Parsley
1TspPaprika
Instructions
Peel and cut potatoes into bite sized chunks. This potato salad is meant to have larger pieces.
8-10 lbs Red Potatoes
Cover potatoes with just enough water to cover and put on to boil.
Boil your potatoes until fork tender.
Making The Salad Dressing
Hard-boil four eggs. Remove from heat and run under cold water.
4 Hard-Boiled Eggs
Peel the eggs and separate the hard-boiled yolk from the whites.
Measure the mayo into a small bowl and add the yolks.
1 Cup Mayo
Using the back of a fork mix the yolks into the mayo. It doesn't have to be smooth.
Set egg white aside.
Preparing The Other Ingredients
Seed and dice the red pepper, slice the celery stalk, slice the fresh garlic, dice finely the dill pickle. Slice the egg white up also.
1 Small Red Pepper, 2 Stalks Celery, 3 Cloves Fresh Garlic, 1-2 Small Dill Pickles, 1 Tsp Black Pepper, 1 Tsp Dried Parsley
In very large bowl add the potato with all of the ingredients including the spices.
Mix well. Chill for use or serve hot.
Keep in fridge for up to four days.
Notes
Amber’s Family Secrets To Making This A Success
Chunk size matters. If you're serving guests who prefer tidy, uniform bites, cut your potatoes smaller. But for a rustic, home-style vibe, the larger chunks keep that comforting family feel.
Garlic is optional—but don’t skip it completely. Even a small amount adds dimension to the flavor. Try one clove, or use chives if you're not a garlic fan.
Dress the potatoes warm. The mayo-egg yolk dressing clings better to warm potatoes, creating a smoother, more flavorful mix. You can even serve this as a hot potato salad.