Creamy Potato Salad Side (Printer-Friendly)

Tender boiled potatoes in a creamy tangy dressing with crisp vegetables. Ideal for picnics and gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

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

→ Dressing

02 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard
04 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Add-Ins

07 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)

# Direction Steps:

01 - Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until potatoes are just fork-tender.
02 - Drain the potatoes and spread them on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
05 - If using, gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs until distributed throughout the salad.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy vinegar and mustard cut through the rich mayonnaise so nothing feels too heavy
  • It travels beautifully and actually tastes better on day two, making it perfect for potlucks or meal prep
02 -
  • Starting potatoes in cold water, not boiling water, helps them cook evenly throughout instead of turning to mush on the outside before the centers are done
  • Hot potatoes will melt your dressing and make the whole thing soupy, so patience during the cooling step actually saves you from a sad, separated salad
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into uniform cubes so they all finish cooking at the same time, nothing worse than some pieces falling apart while others are still crunchy
  • If you're making this ahead, hold back about a quarter of the dressing and stir it in right before serving, as potatoes can drink up quite a bit overnight
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