Description
Creamy potato salad celebrates summer’s finest flavors with German-inspired ingredients. Crisp herbs, tangy mustard, and crunchy bacon combine to create a delightful side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps dijon mustard
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in heavily salted water, simmering for approximately 10-12 minutes until fork-tender, ensuring they remain intact.
- Carefully drain potatoes and allow them to cool completely at room temperature, preventing moisture accumulation.
- Whisk together creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard, sharp vinegar, subtle sugar, and seasoning in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Dice cooled potatoes into uniform cubes, maintaining structural integrity for optimal texture.
- Incorporate crisp celery, pungent onion, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and aromatic fresh dill into the mayo-based mixture.
- Fold ingredients gently, ensuring even distribution without mashing potato pieces.
- Seal container and refrigerate for minimum 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prior to serving, dust surface with vibrant paprika for visual appeal and subtle smoky undertone.
- Serve chilled, presenting a harmonious blend of creamy, crunchy, and herbaceous elements.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture in every bite.
- Choose waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes that hold their shape better after boiling.
- Consider adding crumbled bacon or chopped pickles for extra flavor and crunch without overwhelming the classic recipe.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to reduce calories and add tangy richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg