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overhead shot of potato salad in bowl; chopped parsley and black pepper sprinkled on top.

Potato Salad

This creamy potato salad is an amazing side dish for your next barbecue, cookout, potluck, or picnic. Easy to make and tastes so much better than storebought.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 5 large)
  • 5 hard-boiled eggs (diced)
  • 2 ribs celery (diced)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • ¼ small bunch fresh parsley or dill (or a combination of both)

Dressing

  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with 1 inch of cold salted water. Bring to a boil, then cook for about 15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain in a colander and let them cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  • Add the cooled potatoes, boiled eggs, celery, green onions, and herbs. Fold until just combined (be carful not to overmix or else the potatoes will disintegrate)
  • Eat immediately or refrigerate for two hours before serving. Enjoy!