Creamy Tangy Potato Salad (Printable)

Tender boiled potatoes tossed with creamy mayonnaise dressing, tangy mustard, and crisp vegetables for the perfect chilled side dish.

# What You'll 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until fork-tender.
02 - Drain potatoes thoroughly and spread 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 and well combined.
04 - Add cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
05 - Gently fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs until distributed throughout the salad.
06 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dressing clings perfectly to warm potatoes, creating layers of flavor in every bite
  • It actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge, making it ideal for prep-ahead meals
02 -
  • Overcooked potatoes will turn your salad into mashed potato salad, so remove them as soon as they are fork-tender
  • The salad will taste under-seasoned right after mixing, but the flavors intensify beautifully after chilling
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into uniform cubes so they all cook at the same rate
  • Season the potato cooking water generously, as this is your chance to flavor them from the inside out
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