Creamy Tangy Potato Salad (Printable Version)

Tender potatoes in creamy mustard dressing with crisp celery and onions

# 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)

# Steps:

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 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.
04 - Add cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold together until well combined.
05 - If using, gently fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy tangy dressing strikes that perfect balance between rich and refreshing
  • It actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a day making it ideal for meal prep
02 -
  • Dressing warm potatoes instead of cold ones makes a surprising difference in how well the flavors absorb
  • This salad genuinely tastes better on day two so do not be afraid to make it ahead of time
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into uniform cubes so they cook evenly and look beautiful in the finished salad
  • Letting the salad come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving really wakes up the flavors
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