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Red Potato Salad

Creamy Red Potato Salad for Unforgettable Summer Gatherings

This Creamy Red Potato Salad is a vibrant side dish, perfect for summer gatherings, blending tender red potatoes, crisp celery, and hard-boiled eggs.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds red potatoes cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt for boiling
  • 4 large eggs hard-boiled
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Steamer basket
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, place the red potatoes and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer gently for 10–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool in an ice bath.
  2. Set up a steamer basket over boiling water and steam the eggs for about 15 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
  3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard until creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Once potatoes are cool, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs. Combine potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, dill, and chives in a large bowl.
  5. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill ingredients in an ice bath to maintain firmness. Adjust dressing according to preference and add fresh herbs just before serving.

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