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Classic Creamy Potato Salad with Fresh Crunch

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A creamy and crunchy potato salad featuring Yukon Gold potatoes, a tangy mayo-Dijon dressing, and fresh celery and red onion for texture. Perfect for summer BBQs and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for boiling)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup celery, finely diced
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the diced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender but still hold their shape when pierced with a fork. Drain thoroughly in a colander and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Let cool completely.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and a few cracks of black pepper until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  3. While potatoes cool, finely dice celery and red onion. If using, chop the hard-boiled eggs and fresh parsley.
  4. Gently fold the dressing into the cooled potatoes with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the diced celery, red onion, chopped eggs, and parsley. Stir carefully to distribute ingredients without mashing the potatoes.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 1 hour before serving. Before serving, give it a gentle stir and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

Do not overcook potatoes to avoid mushy texture. Cool potatoes completely before mixing with dressing to prevent watery salad. Chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture. For lighter version, substitute half the mayo with Greek yogurt. Variations include swapping celery with fennel or adding diced pickles.

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