Classic Potato Salad
Classic potato salad: red or Yukon Gold potatoes seasoned warm with vinegar and folded into mayonnaise, Dijon, hard-boiled eggs, dill pickle, celery, shallot, scallions and fresh herbs, then chilled. Serves 8.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 3/4-inch chunks; peel first if desired
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided: 2 teaspoons for the cooking water, the rest in the dressing; plus more as needed
- 3 large hard-boiled eggs peeled and diced; optional
- 2 dill pickle spears diced, about 1/3 cup; or use 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 medium stalks celery diced, about 3/4 cup
- 1 large shallot minced, about 1/4 cup
- 2 medium scallions thinly sliced, about 1/4 cup; optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, dill, or a combination finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar divided
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes and 2 teaspoons of the kosher salt in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Place the eggs, pickles, celery, shallot, scallions (if using), parsley or dill, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of the vinegar in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
- Drain the potatoes well in a colander, then transfer them to a rimmed baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar evenly over the potatoes. Let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- Add the potatoes to the bowl of dressing and fold to combine. Taste and season with more kosher salt and black pepper as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day before serving.
Notes
Keep cold. Refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F); eat within 3 to 4 days. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 21.9gProtein: 5.3gFat: 12.5gSodium: 981mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1.9g