Creamy Red Potato Salad (Printable)

Tender red potatoes in a creamy tangy dressing with crisp vegetables, perfect for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 2 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Dressing

02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
05 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Vegetables & Herbs

08 - 3 stalks celery, finely diced
09 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (optional)
12 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the 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, or until potatoes are just fork-tender.
02 - Drain the potatoes and spread them out on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, parsley, and chives (if using) to the bowl. Gently toss to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
05 - Fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs, if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Garnish with additional herbs before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The red potatoes hold their shape beautifully, unlike russets that can turn into mush
  • That tangy dressing with sour cream and vinegar cuts through the richness perfectly
02 -
  • Hot potatoes will make your dressing separate and turn oily, so patience during cooling is absolutely non-negotiable
  • Adding dressing too soon means it'll all pool at the bottom instead of coating every bite
03 -
  • Cut your potato cubes into uniform sizes so they cook evenly and look gorgeous in the bowl
  • Reserve some fresh herbs for the final garnish to make everything look and taste freshly made

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