Creamy Tangy Potato Salad (Printable)

Tender potatoes in a creamy mustard dressing with fresh herbs and celery. Ideal chilled side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Dressing

02 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard
04 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Add-Ins

07 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until just fork-tender.
02 - Drain potatoes and spread on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Add cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and parsley to the dressing. Gently fold until evenly coated.
05 - If desired, fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs carefully.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in less than an hour but tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • The creamy, tangy dressing clings to every piece of potato, making each bite feel intentional and satisfying.
  • It's flexible enough to adapt to what you have on hand but classic enough to never disappoint.
02 -
  • Never dress warm potatoes—they'll turn into a soggy mess instead of absorbing the flavor properly.
  • The hardest part is resisting the urge to eat it immediately after assembly; refrigeration really does make it taste better.
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate—uneven pieces lead to some overdone and some underdone.
  • Save a little of your potato cooking water in case you need to loosen the salad before serving, though resist adding too much.
Return