Description
Classic potato salad with eggs brings summer picnic memories to life. German-inspired ingredients create a creamy, delightful side dish perfect for gatherings and lunch companions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms) potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), peeled and cubed
- 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
Binding Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (optional)
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) red onion, finely diced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in generously salted water, simmering for 12 minutes until pierced easily with a fork. Drain and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Carefully peel hard-boiled eggs and dice into uniform, bite-sized cubes.
- Create a creamy dressing by whisking mayonnaise, tangy mustard, zesty pickle relish, finely chopped crisp celery, and diced red onion until thoroughly combined.
- Gently incorporate cooled potato chunks and egg pieces into the dressing, ensuring each morsel is evenly coated without breaking the potatoes.
- Enhance flavor profile by seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Refrigerate salad for minimum 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop depth, creating a more harmonious taste experience.
- Just before serving, sprinkle a light dusting of smoky paprika across the surface for added visual appeal and subtle warmth.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and hold their shape better when boiled.
- For a lighter version, swap mayo with Greek yogurt or a mix of mayo and sour cream to reduce calories.
- Add crispy bacon bits or chopped chives for extra crunch and flavor complexity without overwhelming the classic potato salad taste.
- Prepare the salad a day ahead to let flavors meld together, making it even more delicious when served.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg