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A bowl of perfect potato salad, garnished with fresh herbs.

Quick way to grow Potato Salad for a Crowd

This recipe provides a quick method to prepare a large batch of potato salad, perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 lbs potatoes
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 4 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (Optional)
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
Equipment
  • large pot
  • large mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.
  3. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water and bring to a boil.
Cooking
  1. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  2. Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and let them cool for a few minutes.
Assembly
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the slightly cooled potatoes to the dressing mixture and gently fold until all potatoes are evenly coated.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Garnish
  1. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

For best results, prepare the potato salad a few hours in advance to allow the flavors to meld. You can also add hard-boiled eggs or pickles for extra flavor and texture.