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Homemade potato salad with fresh herbs and creamy dressing.

Creamy Classic Potato Salad


  • Author: Sarah Mendez
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Assemble: Pour the dressing over warm potatoes. Chop egg whites and add them along with celery, red onion, and pickles. Gently stir to combine.
  5. 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