Description
Homemade potato salad is the quintessential side dish for summer gatherings, offering a creamy and tangy flavor that complements a variety of meals. This Best Potato Salad Recipe is not only easy to make, but it’s also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite mix-ins. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a family picnic, this crowd-pleasing dish will quickly become a favorite at any event. With its delightful combination of fresh ingredients and zesty dressing, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for cooking)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ½ cup diced celery
- ¼ cup dill pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons diced red onions
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard
- ¾ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Peel and cube the russet potatoes into ¾-inch pieces. Place in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, add salt, reduce to a simmer, and cook until fork-tender (8-10 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add vinegar and gently stir; let marinate for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine marinated potatoes with mayonnaise, celery, relish, onions, parsley, mustard, and seasoning.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg