Perfect Potato Salad
Chef John's perfect potato salad recipe is made with celery, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy mayo-Dijon mustard dressing, making it classic American.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place potatoes in a pot with ΒΌ cup salt; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes (depending on potato size). Transfer potatoes to a plate; cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Peel and discard potato skins; cut into larger-than-bite-sized pieces, they will break down slightly when tossed with dressing. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; fold in eggs, celery, onion, and parsley. Set aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; fold into potato mixture until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Taste for seasonings and texture; add salt and mayonnaise as desired. Garnish with chives and paprika before serving.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)