Description
This Classic Red Potato Salad recipe is a creamy and flavorful side dish perfect for picnics or summer gatherings. Tender red potatoes are mixed with a tangy dressing and crunchy vegetables for a delicious salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Add-Ins:
- 3 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and cut red potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Boil until fork-tender, then drain and cool slightly.
- Make Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add warm potatoes, celery, red onion, and eggs to the bowl. Gently stir to coat everything in the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
Notes
- For extra tang, add pickle relish or a splash of pickle juice.
- You can peel the potatoes if preferred, but the skins add color and texture.
- Best served cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
