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potato salad recipe

A classic creamy potato salad with a tangy dressing, 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
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Vegetables
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup sweet pickles chopped
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs chopped
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook 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.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, sweet pickles, and chopped eggs. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until everything is well coated.
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: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This potato salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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