Creamy Tangy Potato Salad (Print Version)

Creamy, tangy potatoes with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and red onion. Perfect chilled side for gatherings and grilled meals.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Dressing

02 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard
04 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Add-Ins

07 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until just fork-tender.
02 - Drain potatoes thoroughly and spread on a baking sheet. Let cool for 10 minutes to prevent dressing from becoming watery.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - Add cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated with dressing.
05 - If using, gently fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs being careful not to break up the potatoes.
06 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tangy dressing strikes that perfect balance between creamy and bright, making it impossible to stop eating
  • It travels beautifully and actually tastes better after the flavors have time to become friends in the refrigerator
02 -
  • Overcooking the potatoes is the death of good potato salad, they will turn into mashed potatoes when you stir them
  • Letting the salad rest in the refrigerator is not optional, that is when the magic really happens
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into uniform cubes so they cook evenly and look beautiful in the final dish
  • Warm potatoes absorb dressing better than cold ones, just do not let them get hot enough to melt the mayonnaise
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