Description
Summer picnics sparkle with classic German potato salad, a zesty side dish that dances between warm bacon vinaigrette and tender potatoes. Crisp herbs and tangy notes create a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) red onion, chopped
- 2 dill pickles, minced
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard (or half dijon)
- Splash of pickle juice
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in a generously sized pot of water, ensuring complete coverage. Boil for 10-15 minutes at medium-high heat until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain water completely and allow potatoes to steam in covered pot for 5-10 minutes. Carefully remove potato skins and slice into uniform half-inch cubes while still warm.
- Separate hard-boiled egg whites and yolks. Mash yolks thoroughly and blend with mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, and pickle juice until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold dressing into warm potato chunks, ensuring even coating. Incorporate diced egg whites, finely chopped celery, minced onion, and pickle pieces throughout the mixture.
- Thoroughly blend all ingredients, maintaining delicate potato texture. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow flavors to meld and salad to chill completely before serving.
Notes
- Keep potato skins on during boiling for extra nutrients and rustic texture, adding depth to the classic potato salad.
- Steam potatoes after draining to achieve a fluffy, perfectly cooked interior without becoming waterlogged or mushy.
- Use room temperature eggs for easier peeling and more consistent hard-boiling results, preventing shell from sticking.
- Customize dressing by adjusting mayonnaise and buttermilk ratio for lighter or creamier consistency, matching personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg