Description
Creamy potato salad emerges as a classic summer side dish loved by picnic-goers. Fresh herbs and tangy dressing combine to create a delightful companion for grilled meats and outdoor gatherings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 potatoes
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 0.75 cup (180 ml) mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) sweet pickle relish
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp celery seed
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Submerge chopped potatoes in cool water, covering by 2 inches, then bring to a vigorous boil with a pinch of salt, cooking for 6-9 minutes until fork-tender but not crumbling.
- Cooling Process: Drain potatoes in a colander, gently shake off excess moisture, and allow to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Ingredient Fusion: Transfer cooled potatoes to a large serving bowl, gently fold in prepared dressing to ensure even coating, then incorporate finely chopped celery, diced red onion, and sliced hard-boiled eggs with a delicate tossing motion.
- Flavor Refinement: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Chilling and Marinating: Seal potato salad and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing ingredients to harmonize, with optimal taste developing if left overnight in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Prevent Mushy Potatoes: Boil potatoes just until fork-tender to maintain their shape and prevent a soggy texture.
- Cooling Is Crucial: Let potatoes cool completely before mixing with dressing to prevent breaking and maintain potato integrity.
- Flavor Fusion Time: Refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably overnight, to allow ingredients to blend and enhance taste.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Fold ingredients softly to avoid mashing potatoes, keeping the salad’s texture light and appetizing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 319 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg