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Classic Potato Salad

Classic Potato Salad

This creamy and tangy potato salad is a perfect side dish for barbecues and picnics, made with tender potatoes, crunchy celery, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise use full-fat for best taste
  • 0.5 cup celery finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 pcs hard boiled eggs chopped

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch cubes.
  • Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water, bring to boil and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  • Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and chopped hard boiled eggs to the dressing. Gently fold to combine.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

For best results, prepare the potato salad a day ahead to let the flavors develop fully.