Potato Salad Recipe 🥔🥗: A Classic Delight

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This hearty and flavorful Potato Salad is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or a comforting side dish. With a delightful mix of creamy dressing, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs, it’s a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds potatoes
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup diced apple (peeled)
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 tbsp celery seeds
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup sweet pickles, chopped with juice or sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 tsp paprika for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Potatoes:

  1. Quarter the potatoes and place them in a large pot. Cover with water until about two inches above the potatoes.
  2. Add about two teaspoons of salt to the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and drizzle with apple cider vinegar, tossing gently.

Hard Boil the Eggs:

  1. Place eggs in a medium pot and cover with water (about an inch above the eggs). Add a teaspoon of salt and vinegar.
  2. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain and cool in cold water. Peel and chop the eggs.

Prepare the Ingredients:

  1. Thinly slice and chop the red onion into shorter pieces, drizzle with lemon juice, and toss.
  2. Chop dill, chives, and celery. Peel and chop the apple and eggs. Chop enough pickles to fill a cup.

Make the Dressing:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and celery seeds.
  2. Add chopped pickles and a bit of pickle juice, mix well.

Assemble the Salad:

  1. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and gently toss.
  2. Add onion, apple, celery, dill, chives, and eggs. Mix gently to combine.
  3. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish.

Serve & Enjoy!

This Potato Salad is best served chilled. It’s a versatile and flavorful dish that complements a variety of meals. Enjoy every bite!

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