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one large bowl of mashed potato salad with spoon, garnished with parsley and blue napkin

Mashed Potato Salad recipe

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4.8 from 5 reviews

Creamy mashed potato salad starts with leftover mashed potatoes, flavored with  mustard, mayo, and relish. Simple, nostalgic, always a hit.

  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 C cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 C sweet pickle relish or diced sweet pickles
  • 2 C mayonnaise
  • 6 hard boiled eggs (finely chopped)
  • 3/4 C yellow mustard
  • 1 green onion
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes and mayonnaise. Mix until well blended
  2. Slice green onion in 1/8 inch slices add to mixture
  3. Add remaining ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.
  4. Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika for color
  5. Serve with your favorite summer grilled foods

Notes

  • Cold, leftover mashed potatoes work best for this recipe.
  • Make ahead: mashed potato salad tastes even better when made a few hours (up to 1 day) ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then stir gently before serving.
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: side dish
  • Cuisine: Home style American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cup
  • Calories: 684
  • Sugar: 4.2 g
  • Sodium: 1672.4 mg
  • Fat: 63.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23.8 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 50.6 mg