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Potato Salad

Creamy Potato Salad That Will Steal Your Picnic Spotlight

This creamy potato salad is a perfect dish for picnics, combining Yukon Gold potatoes and fresh herbs for a delightful taste.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 5 hard-boiled eggs diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • ¼ small bunch fresh parsley or dill optional
For the Dressing
  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes, dice the hard-boiled eggs, and prepare celery and green onions.
  2. Cook the Potatoes: Place potatoes in salted water, boil for 15 minutes until fork-tender, drain and cool.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, relish, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and seasoning.
  4. Combine the Ingredients: Gently fold cooled potatoes into the dressing, then add eggs, celery, and onions.
  5. Season to Taste: Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and more vinegar as desired.
  6. Chill the Salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours to meld flavors.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Stir gently before serving and garnish with additional herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, make the potato salad a day in advance and chill well before serving.

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