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Classic Potato Salad Recipe

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A classic potato salad features tender, boiled potatoes mixed with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, and a touch of vinegar for tanginess. It typically includes crunchy ingredients like celery and onions, and hard-boiled eggs for added texture.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5
Author sumisculinarynotes

Ingredients

  • 500 – 600 gms of potatoes
  • 3 large eggs hard-boiled
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 stalk of chopped celery
  • ½ red onion
  • cup sweet pickle relish or sweet pickles chopped with juice optional
  • ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika optional, for garnish
  • Fresh Dill leaves for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain them. Toss them in apple cider vinegar and let them cool slightly.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10-12 minutes. Drain, peel, and chop the eggs into small pieces.

De-flame the onions

  • Deflaming onions reduces their pungent, sharp taste to make them milder and sweeter, which is especially useful when using them raw in salads, salsas, or other dishes.
  • Slice the onions, place them in a bowl and cover with cold water.
  • Add a little bit of salt or lemon juice (optional) to help neutralize the sharpness further.
  • Let the onions soak for 10-15 minutes.
  • Drain the water and pat the onions dry with a paper towel before using them.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, pickle relish, celery, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the potatoes when it is slightly warm.
  • Add the chopped eggs, dill leaves and red onion to the bowl. Gently mix everything until the potatoes are well coated with the dressing.
  • Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavours to meld together.
  • Before serving, sprinkle paprika over the top for colour, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
  • Enjoy your creamy, flavourful potato salad! It's perfect as a side dish for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners.

Notes

You can use any herbs of your choice for the garnish—chives, parsley, dill, cilantro, or even basil can add a fresh, vibrant touch to your potato salad. Feel free to experiment with the herbs you enjoy the most!
To achieve a less creamy texture in potato salad, increase the quantity of potatoes from 500 grams to between 800 grams and 1 kilogram.