Creamy Potato Salad (Printable)

Tender potatoes with crisp veggies in tangy creamy dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 celery stalks, finely diced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 3 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely diced

→ Dressing

07 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp sour cream
09 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
11 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp sugar

# Directions:

01 - Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar until smooth.
03 - Add cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, eggs, parsley, and pickles to the dressing. Gently fold until everything is well coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser, disappearing faster than you can say 'seconds' at any gathering.
  • That perfect balance of creamy and tangy makes it incredibly satisfying and truly addictive.
02 -
  • Never overcook your potatoes; they should be tender but still hold their shape, or you'll end up with a mashed potato salad.
  • The chilling time isn't just a suggestion; it's absolutely crucial for the flavors to fully develop and meld into something truly spectacular.
03 -
  • Add the dressing to the potatoes while they are still slightly warm; they'll absorb the flavors much better, leading to a more integrated taste.
  • Don't be shy with the salt in the potato cooking water; it seasons the potatoes from the inside out, making a huge difference in the final product.

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