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overhead potato salad with sliced hard boiled eggs
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Classic Potato Salad

With traditional ingredients and a homemade creamy dressing, this Potato Salad with Egg is truly a tried and true recipe. Always a crowd pleaser and perfect for summer potlucks!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Cool and Chill2 hours
Total Time2 hours 18 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potato salad, potato salad recipe, summer BBQ salads
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes , cut into 3/4-inch uniform square cubes
  • kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 small red onion , finely diced
  • 1/4 cup finely diced dill pickles (or 1/3 cup pickle relish)
  • 2 stalks celery , diced small
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 hard boiled eggs , chopped (plus slices for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced scallions
  • freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Instructions

  • Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover potatoes by 1-inch. Bring water to boil, then reduce heat to a medium simmer and continue cooking for 5-8 minutes or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. (Don't over-cook. They should be fork tender, but not crumbly.) Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, red onion, pickles, celery, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, celery seed, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined and smooth.
  • Fold in cooked potatoes, hard boiled eggs, and scallions, then season with salt and pepper. (Also feel free to add in a tablespoon or two of pickle juice.)
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to chill and allow the flavors to blend.
  • Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl. Garnish with a couple slices of hard boiled egg, a sprinkle of paprika, and a couple diced scallions. (Garnishes are optional, but highly recommended. Another option is to sprinkle a little Old Bay on top.)
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • NOTE: Don't miss the recipe variations, storage info, and helpful information in the full article.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg