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A bowl of creamy homemade potato salad with fresh herbs.

Proven way to grow a Perfect Potato Salad in 5 StepsPotato Salad

This recipe guides you through making a perfect potato salad in five easy steps. It focuses on achieving the ideal texture and flavor for a classic side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs potatoes Yukon Gold or red potatoes recommended
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 0.5 medium red onion finely diced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Place the potato cubes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Drain the cooked potatoes and let them cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, mayonnaise, chopped celery, diced red onion, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Gently mix all ingredients until the potatoes are evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the potatoes.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For best results, use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes as they hold their shape well. Adjust seasoning to taste, and consider adding hard-boiled eggs or paprika for extra flavor and color.