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A bowl of classic potato salad with chopped celery and herbs

Quick way to grow Potato Salad

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious homemade potato salad. Perfect for a side dish or a light meal, it minimizes lengthy cooking steps while maximizing flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, add the diced potatoes and cover with cold salted water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork but not mushy.
  3. Drain the cooked potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the cooled potatoes, chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, and fresh dill to the bowl.
  3. Gently fold all the ingredients together until the potatoes are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serving
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal and enjoy your quick homemade potato salad.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika to the dressing. If you prefer a tangier salad, increase the amount of apple cider vinegar to your taste.