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Best Creamy Potato Salad

Best Creamy Potato Salad

A classic, rich, and creamy potato salad perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a hearty side dish. Loaded with satisfying flavors and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Picnic Food, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Potatoes and Vegetables
  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes Peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 Hard-boiled eggs Chopped
  • 1 cup Celery Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red onion Finely minced
Creamy Dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups Mayonnaise Full fat recommended
  • 1/4 cup Yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Or to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy (about 15-20 minutes). Drain thoroughly and allow them to cool slightly for at least 10 minutes.
  3. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the slightly cooled potatoes, chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, and red onion into the dressing mixture. Use a large spatula to avoid breaking up the potatoes too much.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. For best flavor, cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
  6. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

For an extra tangy flavor, substitute Dijon mustard for half of the yellow mustard. The salad tastes best when chilled overnight.