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Classic Potato Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350
A creamy and flavorful potato salad perfect for picnics and gatherings, combining tender potatoes with a tangy dressing and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

Main

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 4 hard boiled eggs Eggs
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 Tablespoons Yellow Mustard (or half dijon)
  • 2 dill pickles Pickles (finely chopped, splash of pickle juice)
  • to taste salt and pepper Salt and Pepper
  • 2 ribs Celery (chopped)
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion (chopped)

Instructions 

  • Boil potatoes in water for 10-15 minutes, then steam for 5-10 minutes. Peel and cut into chunks.
  • Separate egg yolks, mash with mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper to make dressing.
  • Pour dressing over warm potatoes, add chopped egg whites, celery, onion, and pickles. Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a few hours to blend flavors.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill for a few hours before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Potato