Classic Creamy Potato Salad
Creamy, tangy, and brimming with classic flavors, this Classic Creamy Potato Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering or barbecue. Made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, crisp celery, zesty pickles, and a perfectly balanced dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and apple cider vinegar, every bite delivers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Hard-boiled eggs and a hint of fresh parsley add a comforting touch, while a quick chill in the refrigerator ensures this side dish tastes even better as the flavors meld. Ready in just 35 minutes and easy to customize, this timeless potato salad recipe is perfect for potlucks, family picnics, or weekday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 pieces Celery stalks
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Pickles
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 2 pieces Hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and let them cool slightly.
While the potatoes are cooling, dice the celery, red onion, and pickles into small pieces. Chop the hard-boiled eggs into coarse chunks.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the creamy dressing.
Add the cooked, slightly cooled potatoes to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss to combine, ensuring the potatoes are coated evenly.
Fold in the diced celery, red onion, pickles, and chopped eggs. Stir gently to avoid breaking the potatoes too much.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.4 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 704 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 4036 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.9 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 4408 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
