Description
This recipe focuses on achieving the richest, smoothest, and most velvety texture for a classic mayonnaise-based potato salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place the quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes immediately and let them steam dry in the colander for 5 minutes. While still warm, transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery salt, and pepper until smooth. This is your creamy dressing.
- Pour about half of the dressing over the warm potatoes. Gently fold the dressing into the potatoes. The warmth helps the potatoes absorb the dressing for a creamier result.
- Add the chopped celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs to the bowl. Pour the remaining dressing over the mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until just combined. Avoid overmixing, which can break down the potatoes.
- Stir in the fresh dill, if using.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set into its final creamy texture.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes; their starch content helps create a smoother texture.
- For extra creaminess, reserve about 1/4 cup of the warm, starchy cooking water and whisk it into the dressing before adding it to the potatoes.
- Chill the salad completely before serving; the texture firms up as it cools.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 24
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 105