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Classic Potato Salad

A creamy and flavorful classic potato salad, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise preferably full-fat for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard adds tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar for acidity
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped, optional for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Potatoes
  1. Place the diced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. This helps them cook evenly.
  2. Add a pinch of salt to the water to season the potatoes while they cook.
  3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Once cooked, drain the potatoes in a colander and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. This dressing will provide creaminess and flavor to the salad.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled potatoes, chopped celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs.
  2. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently fold everything together using a spatula. Be careful not to mash the potatoes.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your liking.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the potato salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
  2. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh dill if desired for added flavor and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This potato salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.

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