Instant Potato Salad
Whip up a creamy and satisfying side dish in no time with this Instant Potato Salad! Perfect for busy days or impromptu gatherings, this recipe uses instant mashed potato flakes as a clever shortcut, cutting down on prep time without compromising flavor. Tossed with a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, and packed with fresh, crunchy celery, red onion, and hearty chunks of hard-boiled eggs, this potato salad delivers everything you love about the classic dish in just 10 minutes. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color, it's a crowd-pleaser that’s equally delicious served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, this is your new go-to recipe for effortless gatherings or weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups instant mashed potato flakes
- 2 cups hot water
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cups celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cups red onion, finely chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant mashed potato flakes and hot water. Stir until the potato flakes fully absorb the water and create a smooth, mashed potato consistency. Allow to cool slightly.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Set the dressing aside.
Once the mashed potatoes have cooled to room temperature, gently fold in the celery, red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
Pour the prepared dressing over the potato mixture. Add the salt and black pepper, and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.
Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.4 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 2128 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.0 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2009 mg | 43% | |
*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.
