Description
Creamy potato salad is the ultimate summer side dish that combines tender potatoes with a rich, tangy dressing for a taste sensation. This recipe brings together classic ingredients to create a delightful, nostalgic flavor profile perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this creamy potato salad is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs waxy potatoes (like red or Yukon Gold), cubed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (optional), chopped
Instructions
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (10-15 minutes). Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Fold in chopped celery and green onions into the dressing.
- Gently mix cooled potatoes into the dressing until well-coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg