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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 many people efficiently.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 20 people
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 pounds potatoes
  • 4 cups mayonnaise
  • 4 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1 large red onion finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Very large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, then drain and let them cool slightly before peeling and dicing them.
  2. In a very large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, mayonnaise, chopped celery, and finely chopped red onion.
  3. Add the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the potato mixture and stir gently to combine all ingredients well.
  4. Taste the potato salad and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or mustard to suit your preference.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the potato salad for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

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