Creamy Potato Salad (Printable)

Tender potatoes in creamy mustard dressing with celery, onion, and fresh herbs. A classic American side dish ready in 40 minutes.

# Components:

→ 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 (optional)

# 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 and well combined.
04 - Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until well combined.
05 - If using, gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs being careful not to break them up too much.
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 Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy dressing clings to warm potatoes, creating those velvety bites that make people go back for seconds
  • It actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge, so you can make it hours before guests arrive
02 -
  • Overcooked potatoes turn into mush and will break apart when you fold in the dressing
  • Cold potatoes absorb dressing poorly, so never skip the cooling step
03 -
  • Cut potatoes into uniform cubes so everything cooks at the same rate
  • Make the dressing a few hours ahead so the vinegar has time to mellow
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