Description
Potato salad with eggs delivers a classic summer side dish packed with creamy comfort. Crisp herbs, tangy mustard, and rich eggs create a delightful blend you’ll crave at picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
Seasonings and Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Submerge diced potatoes in a pot of generously salted water, allowing them to simmer until fork-tender, approximately 10-12 minutes, then carefully drain and spread out to cool completely.
- Create a harmonious blend of cooled potatoes, precisely chopped hard-boiled eggs, finely diced crisp celery, and thinly sliced red onion in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Craft a creamy dressing by whisking together smooth mayonnaise, tangy mustard, sharp vinegar, and a balanced combination of salt and freshly ground black pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Gently cascade the prepared dressing over the potato mixture, using a soft folding technique to ensure even coating without crushing the delicate ingredients.
- Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of one hour, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify, which will enhance the overall taste profile.
- Just before serving, elevate the presentation by sprinkling a light dusting of paprika or scattering vibrant fresh herbs across the surface for an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Test potato doneness by piercing with a fork; they should be soft but not mushy.
- For a lighter version, swap mayo with Greek yogurt or sour cream to reduce calories.
- Chill ingredients before mixing to help dressing adhere better and enhance flavor blending.
- Add crumbled bacon or chopped pickles for extra texture and tangy flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg