Description
This creamy classic potato salad features Yukon Gold potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, dill pickles, and a tangy mustard dressing. It’s the ultimate side dish for summer cookouts, family gatherings, and backyard BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
Essential Ingredients:
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard (or 1 tbsp yellow + 1 tbsp Dijon)
- 2 dill pickles, finely chopped
- Splash of pickle juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
Optional Add-Ons:
- Chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill
- Chopped green onions
Substitutions and Shortcuts:
- Use vegan mayo for a plant-based version
- No buttermilk? Use 1/4 cup milk + 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
- Red or white potatoes can be used if Yukon Golds are unavailable
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place whole, unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy.
- Steam & Chop: Drain and cover the pot to let potatoes steam for 5–10 minutes. Once cool enough, peel if desired and chop into 1/2-inch chunks.
- Make the Dressing: Separate the yolks from the hard-boiled eggs. Mash the yolks in a small bowl and mix with mayo, buttermilk, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Pour the dressing over warm potatoes. Chop egg whites and add them along with celery, red onion, and pickles. Gently stir to combine.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best) to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Don’t skip chilling—flavors intensify and improve overnight.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Garnish with fresh dill or a sprinkle of paprika for a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling + Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: classic potato salad, creamy potato salad, yukon gold potato salad, summer side dish, picnic salad, BBQ potato salad