Creamy Tangy Potato Salad (Printable)

Tender boiled potatoes mixed with a creamy tangy dressing and fresh herbs for a flavorful chilled side.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Dressing

02 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard
04 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Add-Ins

07 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until just fork-tender.
02 - Drain the potatoes thoroughly and spread them on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and parsley to the dressing. Gently fold to combine without breaking the potatoes.
05 - If desired, fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs carefully to maintain their texture.
06 - Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Taste and adjust salt or pepper as necessary before serving chilled.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy tanginess strikes that perfect balance between rich and refreshing
  • It's one of those dishes that actually tastes better the next day, making it perfect for leftovers
02 -
  • I once rushed the cooling process and ended up with potatoes that absorbed too much dressing, turning into something closer to mashed potato salad than potato salad
  • The vinegar amount might seem high initially, but the potatoes really do need that extra acid to maintain proper flavor balance after sitting
03 -
  • Cutting all your vegetables to roughly the same size ensures you get a perfect bite every time
  • The secret to restaurant-quality texture is never using hot potatoes, no matter how rushed you are
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