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Perfect Potato Salad
Perfect Potato Salad
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
210 minutes
Chef John's classic American potato salad features celery, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy mayo-Dijon dressing.
Ingredients:
  • 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:
  • In a pot, add whole potatoes and 1/4 cup kosher salt. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, around 40 minutes. Transfer cooked potatoes to a plate and let them cool to room temperature.
  • Once the potatoes are fully cooled, remove the skin and cut them into larger pieces as they will break down slightly when mixed with the dressing. Place the potato pieces in a mixing bowl along with celery, onions, parsley, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Gently combine the ingredients, ensuring to break up any larger potato pieces.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, cider vinegar, mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until fully mixed.
  • Gently fold mayonnaise mixture into potatoes until fully coated. Chill for 2 to 3 hours. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed with salt and a dollop of mayonnaise.

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