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A bowl of creamy homemade potato salad with fresh herbs.

Potato Salad

This classic potato salad recipe is incredibly easy to make and is always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs potatoes
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 0.5 medium red onion finely diced
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and let them cool slightly before peeling and dicing.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, chopped dill, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, chopped celery, and diced red onion to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. Gently fold all the ingredients together, ensuring the potatoes are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For best results, make the potato salad a few hours in advance and refrigerate it to allow the flavors to develop. You can also add hard-boiled eggs or a pinch of paprika for extra flavor and color.