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best potato salad recipe

A creamy and flavorful potato salad that is perfect for picnics and barbecues.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise preferably homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Vegetables
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs chopped
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, pickle relish, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold to combine.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the potato salad chill for a few hours or overnight.

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