Description
Creamy, zesty potato salad elevates summer gatherings with classic American charm. Crisp vegetables and tangy dressing create a perfect side dish you’ll savor at picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
Protein:
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped celery
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) chopped dill pickles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Submerge potatoes in generously salted water, cooking for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Craft a creamy dressing by whisking mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and vinegar in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Incorporate finely diced celery, thinly sliced red onion, chopped pickles, and crumbled hard-boiled eggs into the dressing, creating a vibrant mixture.
- Gently fold the cooled potatoes into the dressing, ensuring each potato piece is delicately coated without breaking or mashing them.
- Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and develop a rich, harmonious profile.
- Before serving, give the salad a light stir and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are cut into uniform sizes for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Rinse boiled potatoes under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent overcooking, which can make them mushy.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to reduce calories and add a tangy flavor.
- Make the salad ahead of time and let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow flavors to meld together, creating a more delicious dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg