Lemony Potato Salad

Name: Lemony Potato Salad
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds small boiling potatoes; 1 cup chopped celery; ½ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup finely chopped chives; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar

A bright and refreshing potato salad featuring tender boiling potatoes dressed with mayonnaise, celery, and fresh lemon, garnished with chives for a perfect summer side dish.

6 servings

55 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 pounds small boiling potatoes
•1 cup chopped celery
•½ cup mayonnaise
•¼ cup finely chopped chives
•1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
•2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•1 teaspoon sugar

Cooking Instructions

1.
Cover potatoes with water in a large pot and season well with salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, 12 to 20 minutes.
20 min
2.
While potatoes cook, stir together celery, mayonnaise, chives, lemon zest and juice, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
5 min
3.
Drain potatoes and cool completely, then halve or quarter. Add to dressing and toss to coat.
30 min
4.
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