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    The Best Potato Salad

    Published on February 17, 2022 - Updated on May 6, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    The Best Potato Salad
    Hands down one of the BEST Potato Salad recipes out there. Doubters need to give this one a try. Delicious!
     
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    Like most of you, I am always on the lookout for the Best Potato Salad recipe I can find. For a recent BBQ, I made this Potato Salad and I think it's one of the best ones out there! If you don't believe me, give this recipe a try!

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    Potatoes tossed in Dressing

    I like to use Yukon Gold potatoes when making potato salad but you can substitute for russet potatoes if that's what you have on hand.

    There's quite a bit of debate over the best kind of potatoes to use in a potato salad but since everybody has different tastes, I suggest you use what you prefer.

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    If you've never used a little white vinegar in your potato salad you might be asking yourself why. Well, the shortest and simplest answer is that vinegar will help the potatoes keep their shape. I add the vinegar while the potatoes are cooling but you can also add it to the boiling water.

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    💭 Ingredient Substitution

    I personally like to use spicy brown mustard in this recipe but you can safely substitute for some Dijon mustard or prepared yellow mustard. Use what you have on hand! If you don't like Miracle Whip you can simply use Mayonnaise.

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    If you need a little help making hard-boiled eggs, check out my tutorial on How to Make PERFECT Hard-Boiled Eggs. And If you have an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker you can use this method Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs.

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    For more great recipes with Yukon Gold Potatoes, I suggest you check these recipes out:

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    • Mexican Potato Salad
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    • jalapeno mashed potatoes
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    • Old Fashioned Potato Salad
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    📋 Gather your Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Potato Salad recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Yukon Gold Potatoes, White Vinegar, Celery Stalks, Green Onions, Hard Boiled Eggs, Mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, Spicy Mustard, Celery Seed, Kosher Salt, Ground Black Pepper and Paprika.

    🥣 How to make Potato Salad

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes. Boil for approximately 9 to 10 minutes (check for doneness around the 7 minute mark).
    Drain the water and rinse the potatoes in cold water so the potatoes stop cooking.
    Once the potatoes have cooled, transfer them to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the white vinegar and toss till combined. Allow the potatoes to cool for about 15 more minutes.
    Add 4 chopped hard-boiled eggs to the potato mixture. Toss till combined.
    In a medium bowl, mix the Miracle Whip, mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, green onions, celery seed, salt & pepper to taste. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
    Slice the last hard-boiled egg into thin slices and place on top of the potato salad. Optionally sprinkle with paprika.
    Cover and chill for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

    The Best Potato Salad

    The Best Potato Salad

    Hands down one of the BEST Potato Salad recipes out there. Doubters need to give this one a try. Delicious!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Resting Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
    Course Salads
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 358 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl for Mixing
    • Large Pot

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, cubed
    • 3 tablespoon White Vinegar
    • 6 Green Onions, diced
    • 5 Hard-Boiled Eggs, peeled
    • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
    • ½ Cup Miracle Whip
    • 1 tablespoon Spicy Brown Mustard
    • 2 teaspoon Celery Seed
    • Kosher Salt
    • Ground Black Pepper
    • Paprika, optional

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes. Boil for approximately 9 to 10 minutes (check for doneness around the 7 minute mark).
    • Drain the water and rinse the potatoes in cold water so the potatoes stop cooking.
    • Once the potatoes have cooled, transfer them to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the white vinegar and toss till combined. Allow the potatoes to cool for about 15 more minutes.
    • Add 4 chopped hard boiled eggs to the potato mixture. Toss till combined.
    • In a medium bowl, mix the Miracle Whip, mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, green onions, celery seed, salt & pepper to taste. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
    • Slice the last hard boiled egg into thin slices and place on top of the potato salad. Optionally sprinkle with paprika.
    • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 286IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1. Michelle

      March 20, 2023 at 1:13 pm

      This is the Best Potato Salad I have ever made. I used Dijon mustard because it is our favorite. It turned out perfectly. Very tasty. I had made it for a pot luck and everyone loved it.

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