Description
This Classic Creamy Potato Salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor—just like Grandma used to make! A perfect side dish for Easter, summer cookouts, or Sunday dinners. It’s always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Cook the Potatoes:
Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
Place them in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy.
Drain and let cool slightly. -
Prepare the Dressing:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, pickle juice, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth. -
Assemble the Potato Salad:
Gently fold in the cooked potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, red onion, and pickles.
Stir until everything is well coated in the dressing. -
Chill & Serve:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) for the best flavor.
Before serving, sprinkle with extra paprika and fresh herbs.
Instructions
-
Cook the Potatoes:
Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
Place them in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy.
Drain and let cool slightly. -
Prepare the Dressing:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, pickle juice, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth. -
Assemble the Potato Salad:
Gently fold in the cooked potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, red onion, and pickles.
Stir until everything is well coated in the dressing. -
Chill & Serve:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) for the best flavor.
Before serving, sprinkle with extra paprika and fresh herbs.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the potato salad chill overnight.
- You can switch up the pickles with sweet relish for a slightly different taste.
- If you prefer a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg