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Ultimate Potato Salad

Ultimate Potato Salad That Everyone Will Love

Ultimate Potato Salad is a creamy and customizable side dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes Peel and dice into uniform chunks.
  • 1.5 cups Mayonnaise Can be swapped with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1 tablespoon White vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard Dijon mustard can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.5 cups Onion Diced, can use green onions for a milder taste.
  • 1 cups Celery Diced.
  • 4 pieces Hard-boiled eggs Chopped; optional.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cups Crispy bacon Crumble for a savory twist.
  • 1 cups Diced pickles For a vegan option.
  • 1 cups Dill pickles or relish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by thoroughly peeling and dicing the Russet potatoes into uniform chunks. Place them in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Drain the potatoes and transfer them to an ice bath for 5-10 minutes to cool quickly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, white vinegar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the cooled potatoes into the dressing. Add diced celery, diced onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs, and mix well.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  6. Before serving, stir the salad gently and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite ingredients for different flavors. Enjoy chilled for the best taste.

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