New England Potato Salad
Long white potatoes, mayonnaise and sweet pickle juice come together in this vegetarian — 55 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into even bite-sized chunks so they cook at the same rate.
- Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until just tender when pierced; drain well and let cool.
- Hard boil the eggs by simmering for 10 minutes until the yolks are fully set, then cool under cold water, peel, and chop; finely dice the onion.
- In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet pickle juice, dried parsley, celery seed, sugar and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Add the cooled potatoes, chopped eggs and onion to the dressing and fold gently so the potatoes do not break apart.
- Taste and adjust the salt, then cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving so the flavors meld.
You'll use: Large pot · Saucepan · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
Tips & common questions
How long does New England Potato Salad take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is New England Potato Salad vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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