Description
This Classic American Potato Salad is a creamy and tangy side dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners. Featuring tender red potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and a flavorful dressing made from mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and dill pickle relish, it’s a beloved comfort food that’s easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)
Protein
- 3 large hard-boiled eggs
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh dill, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and chop the red potatoes into bite-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Potatoes: Place the chopped potatoes in a pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes well and let them cool to avoid wilting the other ingredients.
- Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
- Chop Vegetables and Eggs: Finely chop the green onions, celery (if using), and hard-boiled eggs. Add these to a large mixing bowl with the cooled potatoes.
- Combine Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the potato mixture and gently fold everything together until each piece is coated with dressing.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the salad with paprika for a pop of color and garnish with fresh dill or additional green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use red potatoes for their creamy texture and hold shape well after boiling.
- Hard-boil eggs by placing them in boiling water for 10-12 minutes, then cool in ice water for easier peeling.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, substitute part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Celery is optional but adds a nice crunch to the salad.
- Chilling the salad is crucial for the best flavor and texture.
