Description
Creamy potato salad with eggs brings classic comfort to summer gatherings. German-style ingredients blend perfectly for a delightful side dish you will crave at picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 potatoes (medium, russet), peeled and diced
- 4 eggs (large)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/3 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in a generously-sized pot filled with cold water, bringing to a rolling boil until fork-tender, approximately 10-12 minutes. Carefully drain and allow to cool completely.
- Simultaneously, prepare hard-boiled eggs by immersing in water and cooking for precisely 10 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath, then peel and roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Create a creamy dressing base in a spacious mixing bowl by whisking together mayonnaise, tangy mustard, acidic vinegar, and seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently fold chopped potatoes, eggs, crisp celery, and piquant red onion into the dressing, ensuring each ingredient is evenly coated without mashing the delicate components.
- Refrigerate the potato salad for a minimum of one hour, allowing flavors to meld and develop a more harmonious taste profile.
- Before serving, optionally sprinkle with a light dusting of vibrant paprika and freshly chopped parsley for enhanced visual appeal and subtle flavor complexity.
Notes
- Opt for waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes to maintain their shape and prevent turning mushy during cooking.
- Chop eggs and vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure consistent texture and better flavor distribution throughout the salad.
- Consider adding Greek yogurt alongside mayonnaise for a lighter, tangier version with reduced calories and increased protein content.
- Prepare potato salad a day ahead to allow flavors to meld together, creating a more robust and delicious dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg