Description
Creamy Potato Salad is a classic side dish that combines tender potatoes with a rich and zesty dressing, making it the perfect addition to summer gatherings and barbecues. This easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, ensuring it’s a crowd-pleaser at any event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cut potatoes into even-sized cubes. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold cooled potatoes, chopped celery, and red onion into the dressing until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to meld flavors.
- Stir gently before serving and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider incorporating diced pickles or hard-boiled eggs. Yukon Gold potatoes yield a creamier texture than starchy varieties; avoid russets for best results. Make this salad a day ahead for enhanced flavor.