Simple Potato Salad
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly satisfying, this Simple Potato Salad is a classic side dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering. Made with tender russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, crisp celery, and zesty red onion, this recipe blends hearty textures with a vibrant, flavorful dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Chopped hard-boiled eggs and fresh parsley add both richness and a pop of color, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes and best served chilled, this easy potato salad is sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite that's perfect for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 medium, diced celery stalks
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large, chopped hard-boiled eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks (about 1-inch).
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart.
Drain the potatoes and let them cool completely. For faster cooling, you can spread them out on a baking sheet.
While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the dressing. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Add the cooled potatoes, diced celery, chopped red onion, parsley, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently toss the ingredients together until the potatoes are evenly coated with the dressing. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.9 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 646 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 4175 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.6 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 5266 mg | 112% | |
*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.
