Description
This Best Potato Salad Recipe is a classic, creamy side dish that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering. Made with tender Yukon gold potatoes and a tangy dressing, this salad is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potato chunks in a large pot with cold water and salt. Boil for 10–12 minutes until tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add potatoes, celery, onion, and eggs to the dressing. Gently toss to coat.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with dill before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix in chopped pickles or relish.
- Yukon gold potatoes provide a creamy texture, but red potatoes or russets can be substituted.
- Let the salad chill longer for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
