Perfect Potato Salad

Perfect Potato Salad

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Lunch 4 Hr. 30 Mins.

Ingredients

12

12 servings

  • 3 pounds large russet potatoes
  • 0.25 cup kosher salt
  • 10 cups cold water
  • 0.5 cup finely diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced sweet onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives for garnish
  • 1 pinch paprika for garnish
  • 1.25 cups mayonnaise, or more if needed
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place whole potatoes in a pot with 1/4 cup kosher salt. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until tender, about 40 minutes (depending on size). Transfer cooked potatoes to a plate. Allow them to cool to room temperature.
  • When potatoes are completely cooled, peel off the skin. Cut into larger than bite-size pieces as the pieces will break down slightly when you toss with the dressing. Transfer potato pieces to a mixing bowl. Add celery, onions, parsley, chopped hard-boiled eggs. Combine ingredients, breaking up larger pieces of potato.
  • Place mayonnaise in mixing bowl. Add cider vinegar, mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  • Pour mayonnaise mixture onto potatoes; stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, 2 to 3 hours. Taste for seasonings and texture. Salad may need a bit more salt and another spoonful of mayonnaise.

Nutritional Facts

Per 12 servings

  • Calories: 279
  • Carbohydrate: 22g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Sugar: 1g

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