Description
Creamy, tangy, and loaded with texture, this Classic American Potato Salad is the ultimate side dish for barbecues, picnics, or family dinners. With tender red potatoes, crunchy celery, fresh herbs, and a smooth mayo-mustard dressing, this easy recipe brings together the best of comfort and flavor. Whether you’re looking for quick lunch prep or summer party food ideas, this easy recipe fits the bill. It’s one of the best dinner ideas for any gathering and makes for a tasty, crowd-pleasing side at any event.
Ingredients
3 pounds red or Yukon Gold potatoes
4 large hard-boiled eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Wash and chop the potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Place them in a pot of cold, salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10–15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add red onion, celery, dill, and chives to the dressing. Mix well.
4. Gently fold in the cooled potatoes and chopped eggs, reserving a few slices for garnish. Stir until evenly combined without breaking the potatoes.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.
6. Before serving, garnish with reserved egg slices, paprika, extra chives, and dill. Serve cold.
Notes
Always cool your potatoes completely before mixing to avoid a greasy dressing.
Use fresh herbs like dill and chives for a brighter, more flavorful result.
Chilling for at least an hour is crucial to enhance the flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: potato salad, classic side dish, summer recipes, picnic food, BBQ side