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A clear glass bowl holds a creamy, pale yellow mashed potato salad, generously mixed with bright green herbs like parsley or chives.

Mashed Potato Salad How to Make It Creamy and Delicious

By Nancy
Craving creamy comfort food? Mashed potato salad is the perfect side dish with tips for smooth texture and bold flavor. Try it today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Comfort food
Servings 6
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Potatoes
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mustard
  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Celery and onions
  • Seasonings
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • paprika

Instructions
 

Step 1: Boil the Potatoes

  • Peel, chop, and boil until fork-tender. Don’t overdo it or you’ll end up with mush that’s impossible to save.

Step 2: Mash with Care

  • Use a fork for chunkier texture or a masher for smoothness. By the way, a little butter here makes all the difference.

Step 3: Make the Dressing

  • Stir mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Simple but powerful.

Step 4: Fold in the Flavor

  • Fold potatoes, base mixture, and crunchy add-ins. Do this gently—no one likes a gluey mashed potato salad.

Step 5: Chill and Serve

  • Refrigerate for at least an hour. Frankly, it tastes better when the flavors settle.

Notes

Nutritional Information

(per 1-cup serving, approx.)
  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sodium: 430 mg
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