Description
Creamy Potato Salad is a classic side dish that brings comfort and joy to any occasion. With its rich, velvety texture and harmonious blend of tender potatoes, fresh herbs, and tangy dressing, this delightful recipe is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. The easy preparation makes it accessible for cooks of all skill levels—simply boil the potatoes, mix with your favorite ingredients, chill, and serve! Customize the flavors by adding pickles, bacon, or even hard-boiled eggs for an extra burst of taste. This creamy potato salad is sure to have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill or parsley
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into chunks. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender; drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs.
- Dice the cooled potatoes and add them to the dressing along with diced celery and onion; gently mix to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in chopped hard-boiled eggs or crumbled bacon. - For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. - Feel free to customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or grated carrots.