Classic Potato Salad

Name: Classic Potato Salad
Prep time: 145 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 3 lb (1.36 kg) Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 tbsp salt for the cooking water; 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 1/3 cup finely diced red onion; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish; 2 tbsp pickle brine or apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp sugar, optional; 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Paprika

Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, sweet pickle relish, egg, and creamy mustard dressing.

Prep: 145 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 170 min
Yield: 8 servings
Difficulty: medium

Times include any resting, chilling, or marinating Scale the servings below Cooked in the test kitchen

Method

01
Cover potatoes with cold salted water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly and cool to room temperature.
02
Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, relish, pickle brine, sugar if using, salt, and pepper.
03
Fold potatoes with eggs, celery, onion, and dressing. Avoid mashing the potatoes unless a creamier texture is desired.
04
Chill at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

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