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Creamy Classic American Potato Salad

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A creamy, tangy, and hearty potato salad perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and casual family dinners. This classic recipe balances mayo, mustard, and pickle juice with tender Yukon Gold potatoes and crunchy celery.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3/4 cup good-quality mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and cut Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water by about an inch, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook potatoes for 12-15 minutes until just tender when pierced with a fork but not falling apart.
  3. Drain potatoes in a colander and let sit to steam dry for a few minutes.
  4. While potatoes cook, place eggs in a medium saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, then remove from heat and cover for 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer eggs to ice water immediately to stop cooking. Once cool, peel and chop roughly.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, pickle juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Add the warm potatoes to the dressing and gently fold with a spatula to absorb the sauce.
  8. Fold in diced celery, chopped red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs gently to keep potatoes intact.
  9. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably 2-3 hours) to let flavors meld.
  10. Just before serving, stir gently and sprinkle with fresh parsley if using.

Notes

Use warm potatoes when mixing with dressing to help absorb flavors better. Avoid overcooking potatoes to prevent mushiness. Chill the salad for a few hours or overnight for best flavor. If salad feels dry after chilling, stir in a tablespoon of mayonnaise or a splash of pickle juice before serving.

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