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Classic Potato Salad

Classic Potato Salad

Classic Potato Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish made with potatoes, eggs, and pickles, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • rimmed baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 2 pounds red potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes

Dressing

  • 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt divided, plus more as needed
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs optional
  • 2 medium celery stalks
  • 1 large shallot
  • 2 medium scallions optional
  • ¼ small bunch fresh parsley or dill or a combination
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar divided
  • 1 to taste freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the potatoes into ¾-inch chunks and place in a large pot with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook until fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, prepare the remaining ingredients: dice the hard-boiled eggs, pickle spears, and celery; mince the shallot; slice scallions; chop fresh herbs; and add remaining kosher salt, mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Stir to combine.
  • Drain the potatoes and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, spreading into a single layer. Sprinkle with remaining vinegar and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the cooled potatoes to the bowl of dressing and fold to combine. Season with more salt and pepper as needed, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

This potato salad can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword classic salad, Comfort Food, picnic food, potato salad, Side Dish, summer recipe
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