Perfect Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Perfect Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds large russet potatoes; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 10 cups cold water; 1/2 cup finely diced celery; 2 tablespoons finely diced sweet onion (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into chunks; chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional); paprika for garnish (optional); Dressing:; 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, or more if needed; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cayenne pepper to taste

Servings: persons

3 pounds large russet potatoes
1/4 cup kosher salt
10 cups cold water
1/2 cup finely diced celery
2 tablespoons finely diced sweet onion (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into chunks
chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
paprika for garnish (optional)
Dressing:
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, or more if needed
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper to taste

1
Place whole potatoes in a pot with 1/4 cup kosher salt. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until tender, about 40 minutes (depending on size). Transfer cooked potatoes to a plate. Allow them to cool to room temperature.
2
When potatoes are completely cooled, peel off the skin. Cut into larger than bite-size pieces as the pieces will break down slightly when you toss with the dressing. Transfer potato pieces to a mixing bowl. Add celery, onions, parsley, chopped hard-boiled eggs. Combine ingredients, breaking up larger pieces of potato.
3
Place mayonnaise in mixing bowl. Add cider vinegar, mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.
4
Pour mayonnaise mixture onto potatoes; stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, 2 to 3 hours. Taste for seasonings and texture. Salad may need a bit more salt and another spoonful of mayonnaise.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds large russet potatoes, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 10 cups cold water, 1/2 cup finely diced celery, and more.

Yes, Perfect Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Perfect Potato Salad

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