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Red Potato Salad

Creamy Red Potato Salad: Perfect Summer Side Dish Delight

This Creamy Red Potato Salad is a vibrant and nostalgic dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lbs Red Potatoes firm, red-skinned potatoes
  • 4 large Eggs fresh eggs
  • 2 stalks Celery crisp and fresh
  • 1 small Red Onion mild flavor, substitute with green onions if preferred
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill or substitute with parsley
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chives or substitute with green onions
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise full-fat for richness or light mayo for lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can use Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • slotted spoon
  • Medium saucepan
  • Steamer basket
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Place whole red potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Transfer cooked potatoes to an ice bath to cool for 5-10 minutes. Cut into bite-sized cubes.
  3. Steam eggs for 15 minutes and plunge them into an ice water bath. Once cool, peel and chop the eggs.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  5. In a bowl, add cubed potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, red onion, dill, and chives. Toss with dressing and season to taste.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Prepare a day in advance without fresh herbs for best taste.

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