Description
This classic potato salad recipe delivers creamy, tangy, and perfectly seasoned flavors using Yukon Gold potatoes and a rich blend of mayonnaise, mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Enhanced with crunchy celery, sharp red onion, and chopped hard boiled eggs, it’s a perfect side dish for summer picnics, barbecues, or any family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold salted water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 10 to 12 minutes until fork tender but still holding their shape. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and paprika until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad: Add the warm potatoes to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold the potatoes so they are evenly coated without breaking them apart. Then stir in the finely diced celery, red onion, and chopped hard boiled eggs until everything is evenly distributed.
- Chill and Serve: Taste the potato salad and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Using Yukon Gold potatoes gives the salad a creamy texture without becoming mushy.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of pickle juice or a spoonful of sweet pickle relish to the dressing.
- Chilling the salad improves the flavor and texture by allowing ingredients to meld.
- Be careful not to overcook the potatoes to avoid a mushy texture.
