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A bowl of creamy homemade potato salad with fresh herbs.

Perfect Potato Salad

This classic potato salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser, featuring tender potatoes, crisp celery, and a creamy, tangy dressing. It's simple to make and perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs potatoes such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 1/4 red onion finely diced
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs chopped
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil potatoes until tender, then drain and let them cool before dicing them into 1/2-inch cubes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, gently combine the diced potatoes, chopped celery, diced red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
Dress the Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture, then gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For best results, make the potato salad a few hours ahead of time to allow the flavors to deepen. You can also add a pinch of paprika for color and a subtle smoky flavor.