Description
A classic and creamy potato salad made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, a tangy Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar dressing, fresh celery, red onion, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and dill. Perfect for picnics, summer barbecues, or as a flavorful side dish with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Optional: paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the peeled and cut potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain thoroughly and let the potatoes cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled potatoes, finely diced celery, red onion, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and chopped fresh dill into the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated, taking care not to mash the potatoes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or other seasonings as needed to suit your preference.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and develop. Before serving, sprinkle with paprika if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, mash a few of the potatoes before mixing them into the salad.
- You can substitute part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to lighten the salad without sacrificing creaminess.
- The salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen during refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
