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Potato Salad

Creamy Potato Salad That Wins Hearts at Every BBQ

This Potato Salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect summer BBQ side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes Diced
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar For tang
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Miracle Whip
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Can use yellow mustard if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
  • 2 tablespoons Pickle Juice Optional for extra zing
  • 1 cup Celery Diced
  • 1 small Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Optional, folded in

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by placing the diced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and covering them with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 12 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. While the potatoes are still hot, drizzle in the apple cider vinegar and gently toss the potatoes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and optional pickle juice until smooth.
  4. Add the diced celery, finely chopped onion, and fresh parsley to the cooled potatoes. Carefully pour the dressing over the mixture and fold gently.
  5. Cover the bowl tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the salad overnight. Adjust seasoning after cooling for optimal flavor.

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