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Creamy Potato Salad


  • Author: jackson-walker
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A nostalgic and comforting creamy potato salad that’s perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or red)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • Fresh dill for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes. Scrub them under cold water, chop into bite-sized pieces, and cover with water in a large pot with a pinch of salt.
  2. Cook to perfection by boiling, then reducing to a simmer for about 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Drain and cool the potatoes, keeping them warm but not hot.
  4. Make the dressing by combining mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Combine the cooled potatoes with the dressing and add in red onion, celery, dill pickles, and chopped eggs.
  6. Chill covered in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve and garnish with fresh dill if desired.

Notes

You can mix and match ingredients based on your preferences, such as adding crumbled bacon or using vegan mayonnaise.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: potato salad, creamy salad, summer side dish, picnic salad, classic recipe