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potato salad recipe - A bowl of creamy potato salad topped with fresh dill and paprika

Classic Creamy Potato Salad

A foolproof potato salad recipe featuring Yukon Gold potatoes, a tangy mayo-dijon dressing, and fresh herbs.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup high-quality mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup red onion, minced
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water; bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
Step 2: Drain the potatoes and, while still warm, drizzle with apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let cool for 20 minutes.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Step 4: Add the chopped eggs, celery, red onion, and fresh dill to the dressing and stir to combine.
Step 5: Gently fold the dressing into the cooled potatoes until evenly coated.
Step 6: Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, make the potato salad a full 24 hours in advance.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 285 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

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