How to Make My Mom's Potato Salad with Carrot and Egg - A Step-by-Step Guide

Potato salad is a classic dish that never goes out of style. It's the perfect accompaniment to a summer barbecue, picnic, or potluck. And when it comes to potato salad, everyone has their own special recipe that they swear by.

One of my favorite potato salad recipes is my mom's potato salad with carrots and eggs. This dish has been a staple at family gatherings for as long as I can remember, and it always gets rave reviews. The addition of carrots and eggs gives it a unique twist that...

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Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes, each peeled and cut into eight pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ½ onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1 tablespoon apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons mayonnaise

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Soak potatoes in a bowl of water to draw out the bitterness, about 15 minutes.
  • Rub salt over cucumber and onion slices; squeeze out excess moisture and pat dry. Set aside.
  • Drain potatoes and place into a pot with carrot. Add enough water to cover. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until potatoes can be easily pierced with a bamboo skewer, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove carrot from the pot when tender.
  • Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Add apple juice and vinegar; mash potatoes with a wooden spatula or fork for about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer mashed potatoes to a bowl. Add carrot, cucumber, onion, and eggs. Mix in mayonnaise, then season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve in individual bowls.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 113mg
    • Sodium: 193mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1099mg