Description
Classic Potato Salad is the ultimate side dish that brings a creamy, tangy flavor combination to any meal. This delightful recipe features Yukon Gold potatoes, perfectly boiled to tender perfection, mixed with hard-boiled eggs, crisp celery, and zesty dill pickles. The standout feature of this potato salad is its homemade dressing made with mayonnaise and buttermilk, creating a rich texture that clings to every bite. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, this classic dish is not only delicious but also easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re adding crispy bacon or fresh herbs, this potato salad will be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 dill pickles (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ribs celery (chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil and chop the potatoes: Place whole, unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil, simmer for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and steam for another 5-10 minutes before cutting into 1/2 inch chunks.
- Make the dressing: Mash hard-boiled egg yolks in a bowl and mix in mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Combine warm potatoes with the dressing, chopped egg whites, celery, onion, and pickles. Stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg