Description
Darn Good Potato Salad is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful side dish perfect for picnics, BBQs, and casual gatherings. Made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, a zesty mayo-based dressing, fresh herbs, crunchy celery, and classic hard-boiled eggs, this potato salad offers a delicious balance of textures and tastes that please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Vegetables & Herbs
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Other Ingredients
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Start by washing and chopping your Yukon Gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces, then boil them in salted water until tender but still firm, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly to prevent the salad from becoming mushy.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine creamy mayonnaise, a splash of apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and balanced, tasting to ensure the perfect tang and creaminess.
- Chop the Veggies and Eggs: While potatoes cool, finely dice celery and red onion for crunch and zest. Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs to add richness and body to the salad.
- Combine and Mix: Gently fold the potatoes, veggies, eggs, and fresh herbs into the dressing, ensuring every bite is coated without smashing the potatoes. Adjust seasoning as needed to taste.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld beautifully. Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use the right potato: Yukon Gold or red potatoes hold their shape well and provide the creamiest texture.
- Don’t overcook the potatoes to avoid a mushy salad.
- Chill the salad before serving to help flavors develop fully.
- Fresh herbs like dill and parsley brighten the dish and add complexity.
- Customize the dressing by tasting as you go to balance acidity and creaminess perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: potato salad, picnic side, creamy potato salad, BBQ side dish, classic potato salad, Yukon Gold potatoes, tangy dressing