Creamy Tangy Potato Salad (Printable Version)

Tender boiled potatoes in a creamy mustard-mayonnaise dressing with crisp celery, red onion, and fresh parsley. Ideal for gatherings and meals.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Dressing

02 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard
04 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Add-Ins

07 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are just fork-tender.
02 - Drain the potatoes and spread them on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until well combined.
05 - Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs if using.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The tangy dressing clings perfectly to each potato cube without making things soggy
  • You can make it ahead and it actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge
02 -
  • Never dress warm potatoes or the mayonnaise will melt and leave you with a gloppy mess
  • The salad needs at least an hour in the fridge but tastes even better the next day
03 -
  • Use red onions and soak them in cold water for 10 minutes to tame the bite
  • Taste after chilling since cold food needs more seasoning than warm food
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