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Ultimate Potato Salad

Ultimate Potato Salad: Creamy & Tangy for Perfect BBQs

Enjoy this Ultimate Potato Salad for a creamy and tangy addition to your BBQ spread.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 pounds Potatoes Russet or red potatoes
  • 4 large Hard Boiled Eggs Optional but recommended
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar Or lemon juice or dill pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard Dijon mustard is a great alternative
For Crunch and Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Onion Can substitute with green onions
  • 1 cup Celery Finely chopped pickles or relish can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Peel and dice potatoes into uniform chunks, then submerge in cold water.
  2. Bring water to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Drain and chill the potatoes in an ice bath for about 5 minutes until cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
  5. Add cooled potatoes, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs to the dressing and gently toss.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the salad chill overnight for optimal flavor. Customize with add-ins like dill or bacon as desired.

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