Best Classic Potato Salad Recipe

Prep Time::25 mins

Cook Time::15 mins

Additional Time:: 2 hrs

Total Time:: 2 hrs 40 mins

Servings::12

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled

4 large eggs

4 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste, divided

1 cup mayonnaise

5 stalks green onions, sliced (white and green parts)

2 stalks celery, minced

½ cup chopped spicy sweet dill pickles (such as Wickles)

⅓ cup sour cream

3 tablespoons yellow mustard

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

2 teaspoons pickle juice

¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon ground paprika

¼ cup sliced green olives with pimientos

Directions

Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Add eggs and 3 teaspoons salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 9 minutes.

Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking. Continue cooking potatoes until fork-tender, about 1 minute more; drain.

Peel and chop eggs; set aside.

Add mayonnaise, onions, celery, pickles, sour cream, mustard, pickle juice, dill, and pepper to a large bowl; stir to combine. Stir in potatoes and eggs until well blended, mashing potatoes very slightly. Season with salt and pepper, adding up to 1 teaspoon more salt, if desired.

Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with olives. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Recipe Tip

You can use Yukon Gold potatoes instead of russets.

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