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Potato Salad Recipe

potato salad in a white bowl with a wooden spoon

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1.    Wash and scrub the potatoes, then cut them into evenly sized chunks.
  2. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  3. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Test with a fork; they should be soft but not falling apart.
  4.    Drain and allow to cool slightly.
  5. Boil the eggs for about 9 minutes. Cool, peel, and chop.
  6. Ina large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. Gently fold  in the chopped hard-boiled eggs, garlic powder, pinch of ground pepper, red onion and mix it with the dressing.
  8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  9. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired.