How To Make The Best Potato Salad Recipe

Potato salad is a staple side dish for potlucks, BBQs and the perfect way to spice up any meal! Potato salad is typically made with boiled potatoes and a creamy mayonnaise dressing, but the variations are endless.

What makes this the best potato salad?

• We start with the freshest ingredients and incorporate the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors in the dressing.
• This recipe uses russet potatoes are one of the best potatoes because they are the most starchy. This will help them hold their shape better when boiled.
• Miracle whip is used, which is a condiment that has a sweeter flavor than traditional mayonnaise. It also adds a tangy zip which helps enhance the taste.
• This creamy potato salad also incorporates crunchy bits of chopped celery and onion for a fun texture and lots of flavors.
• Boiled eggs are another addition to this classic recipe that provides the perfect creaminess and depth of flavor.

This classic potato salad is perfect for when you need a cold side dish for the summer. It's the perfect pairing for your favorite grilled meats, and the leftovers can be used the next day as a delicious sandwich spread or topping!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Russet Potatoes - These potatoes are classic for baking and is used in dishes where you need a firm and sturdy potato with a great taste.
• Miracle Whip - This condiment is like mayonnaise and gives the potato salad a whipped creamy texture.
• Sweet Relish - Adds a contrasting sweetness to the potato salad that pairs well with the savory ingredients.
• Yellow Mustard - Adds a burst of tangy mustard flavor that goes with the potatoes.
• Salt and Pepper - Balances and enhances all of the flavors in the potato salad.
• Hard Boiled Eggs - Adds a unique layer of flavor and texture to the potato salad that makes it fun and unique.
• Celery - Gives the potato salad a hearty crunch that blends well with the creaminess.
• Green and Yellow Onion - Adds a mild onion flavor and gives the dish a pop of fresh green color throughout.

How To Make The Best Creamy Potato Salad

Cook the potatoes: To a large pot, add the potatoes and add water until the potatoes are covered by 1 inch. Bring the potatoes to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover until the potatoes are cooked and tender. 

This should take 25-30 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let them cool completely before cutting them into bite-sized squares.

Assemble the creamy potato salad dressing: In a large-sized mixing bowl, add the miracle whip, relish, mustard, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl. Mix until fully combined.

Mix the potatoes with creamy dressing: Add the potatoes into the dressing along with the celery, onion, and eggs and fold them until evenly distributed.

Chill and serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the potato salad chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Best Potatoes For Potato Salad

• Russet Potatoes: These potatoes are the perfect type of potato to use in salads because they are the most starchy and hold their shape the best when boiled.
• Yukon Gold Potatoes: These potatoes also work great since they have a creamy texture and buttery flavor that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients in the salad.
• Red Potatoes: These potatoes can be used in the salad as well since they have a slightly sweet flavor and firm texture that hold up after boiling.

Recipe Tips

• Do not cook the potatoes too long as they will become too soft and mushy and will turn into a mashed potato salad.
• Chill the potato salad for at least 4 hours before serving to let the flavors meld together and the creamy dressing set up.
• The amount of time it takes to fully cook the potatoes will depend on the size. Generally, the smaller the potatoes, the quicker they will cook.
• Let the potatoes cool completely before adding the dressing, as warm potatoes will make the dressing runny.

Variations

• Instead of miracle whip, you can use the same amount of mayonnaise for the dressing.
• Spice up the salad by adding some hot sauce or jalapeno peppers to give the potato salad a little kick.
• For extra crunch, add some chopped pickles or bacon bits to the recipe.
• Use different types of mustard, such as dijon or honey mustard, for a unique flavor.
• Add other types of crunch vegetables, including carrots, bell peppers, or radishes.
• For additional sweetness, try adding some diced apples or raisins.

Storing & Freezing

Storing: After the potato salad is initially chilled and served, any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Freezing: This recipe does not freeze well due to the creamy texture of the dressing and the fact that the potatoes will be mushy once thawed.

FAQ

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