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Classic Creamy Red Potato Salad: A Simple Summer Side Dish

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Make this easy and flavorful red potato salad, perfect for BBQs and potlucks. It features tender red potatoes in a creamy, tangy dressing and is a great make-ahead salad.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs red potatoes, quartered
  • 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the quartered red 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. Do not overcook.
  2. Drain the potatoes well and let them cool slightly for about 10 minutes. While the potatoes are still warm, transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and sweet pickle relish. This creates your tangy potato salad dressing.
  4. Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, red onion, and fresh dill (if using) to the warm potatoes. Gently fold the ingredients together.
  5. Pour the dressing mixture over the potatoes and vegetables. Gently fold everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the potatoes.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. This is a great make-ahead salad.
  8. Serve chilled as a perfect summer side dish for your grilling or BBQ meal.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use waxy potatoes like red potatoes, as they hold their shape well after boiling.
  • You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for some of the mayonnaise for a lighter, healthier potato salad variation.
  • This recipe is excellent for potluck side dishes because it tastes better after chilling for several hours.

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