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Classic Potato Salad Recipe: A Creamy, Tangy Side Dish for Every Occasion


  • Author: rodrigo Stone
  • Total Time: 35 minutes + chilling
  • Yield: 4–6 servings

Description

For the salad:

  • Potatoes (boiled and cubed) 🥔

  • Hard-boiled eggs (chopped) 🥚

  • Celery (finely chopped) 🌿

  • Red onion or green onion (diced) 🧅

  • Dill pickles or relish (optional)

For the dressing:

  • Mayonnaise

  • Dijon mustard

  • Apple cider vinegar or pickle juice 🍎

  • Garlic powder

  • Salt & pepper

  • Fresh dill or parsley (chopped) 🌱


Ingredients

  • Boil potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and let cool completely.

  • In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, and pickles if using.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, mustard, vinegar, and seasonings to taste.

  • Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss gently to coat.

  • Chill for at least an hour before serving for best flavor.


Instructions

  • Boil potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and let cool completely.

  • In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, and pickles if using.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, mustard, vinegar, and seasonings to taste.

  • Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss gently to coat.

  • Chill for at least an hour before serving for best flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes