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Classic Creamy Potato Salad

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
210 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Salad
Classic Creamy Potato Salad
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
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives for garnish
  • 1 pinch paprika for garnish
  • 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
Instructions
1
Start by placing whole potatoes into a large pot, making sure they're fully submerged in 1/4 cup of kosher salt. Then cover the pot with cold water, bringing it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, gradually reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for approximately 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender - this time can vary depending on their size.
2
Transfer the cooked potatoes to a plate and let them cool down to room temperature, allowing the heat to dissipate completely.
3
Once the potatoes have cooled down, carefully remove their skin and cut them into larger-than-bite-sized pieces. This is because the potato pieces will break down slightly when you mix them with the dressing.
4
Transfer these potato pieces to a large mixing bowl and add diced celery, chopped onions, parsley, and hard-boiled eggs. Combine all the ingredients together, breaking up any larger pieces of! with a spoon.
5
Next, add mayonnaise to the mixing bowl and whisk in cider vinegar, mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until everything is well combined.
6
Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the potatoes and stir until they're evenly coated with the dressing. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 to 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7
Before serving, taste the salad for seasonings and texture. If it needs a bit more salt or another spoonful of mayonnaise, now is the time to add it.