This creamy homemade potato salad is simple, flavorful and perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a classic side dish your whole family will love.
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Why You’ll Love This Potato Salad
- Simple, everyday ingredients
- Creamy and full of flavor
- Perfect for cookouts, holidays, or family dinners
- Easy to make ahead
Tips for Best Potato Salad
- Don’t overcook the potatoes- they should be fork tender, not mushy
- Mash a small portion of the potatoes for a creamier texture
- Chill before serving for best flavor
- Season the water before boiling the potatoes. If you don’t like chicken bouillon, you may use salt.
- Taste at every step, especially when making the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning after chilling as well.
The Best Homemade Potato Salad
This creamy homemade potato salad is made with tender potatoes and a rich, flavorful dressing using mashed egg yolks for extra richness. It's an easy, classic side dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, mashed egg yolks, dill relish, celery, bell pepper and onion. Mix well. Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar. Cover and refrigerate.
- Rinse and peel potatoes. Dice them into medium-size cubes and place them in a pot of cool water.
- Season the water with chicken bouillon powder and bring the potatoes to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork- tender. Drain and let cool.
- Mash a small portion of the cooled potatoes to create a creamy base.
- Gently fold the potatoes into the prepared dressing until well combined.
- Taste and adjust with a little more salt and pepper if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Don't skip tasting and adjusting- this is where the flavor really comes together.
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Notes
Using only the egg yolks helps create a richer, creamier potato salad without any extra chunks. If you prefer more texture, you can chop and add the egg whites as well.