Creamy Tangy Potato Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Tender potatoes combined with a creamy mustard dressing and fresh veggies, served chilled.

# 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)

# How-To Steps:

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 heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until just fork-tender.
02 - Drain the potatoes and spread them on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and parsley to the dressing. Gently fold together until evenly combined.
05 - If using, gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It's the dish people actually finish first, not the one left behind at the end of the meal.
  • You can make it hours ahead, which means less stress and more time with your guests.
  • The creamy, tangy balance hits a comfort note that feels both nostalgic and completely satisfying.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step; warm potatoes will turn mushy if you dress them immediately while hot.
  • If it tastes a little underseasoned when you first finish, refrigeration brings out more flavor, so resist the urge to oversalt.
  • The salad actually tastes better the next day after the flavors have truly mingled together.
03 -
  • Dress the potatoes while they're still slightly warm so they absorb the flavors more fully and taste less bland.
  • Always taste and adjust seasoning just before serving, as cold salad sometimes masks saltiness or brightness.
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