Potato Salad

Creamy, classic American style

Prep: Cook: Serves: 8

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 3 celery ribs, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, minced
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cover potatoes with salted water. Boil until fork-tender, .
  2. Drain. When cool enough, cut into ¾-inch cubes.
  3. Toss warm potatoes with vinegar and ½ tsp salt.
  4. Let cool to room temperature.
  5. Mix mayo and mustard. Add to potatoes with celery, onion, eggs, herbs.
  6. Fold gently. Season.
  7. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Notes

  • Dress potatoes while warm - absorbs more flavor.
  • Yukon Golds hold shape better.

Serious Eats (Kenji López-Alt tested)