Best Potato Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds red-skin potatoes
cut in half and into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3-4 hard boiled eggs
diced
- 1/2 cup celery)
diced (including some of the inner leaves for flavor
- 3 green onions)
thinly sliced (white and green parts
- 1/4 cup sweet pickles
diced
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Generously salt the water and add the cut potatoes. Boil until fork tender for about 15-20 minutes, checking every couple minutes towards the end of cooking. Drain the potatoes.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar. Pour the warm potatoes into the vinegar mixture and gently mix with a rubber spatula to combine.
- 3
Whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream. Pour over the potatoes and gently fold in.
- 4
Add the remaining ingredients and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours. Enjoy!
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About this Recipe
Looking for that elusive, perfect potato salad recipe that everyone raves about? You've found it. This "Best Potato Salad Recipe" is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, delivering on its promise of unforgettable flavor that will have guests asking for your secret.
The real genius behind this potato salad lies in a clever technique: mixing the just-cooked, still-warm potatoes with a vibrant blend of white wine vinegar, salt, and sugar. This crucial step allows the potatoes to absorb these bright, tangy flavors deep within, transforming each bite from merely dressed to truly infused.
Prepare for a potato salad experience that’s anything but bland. You'll savor tender red-skin potatoes, enveloped in a creamy, rich dressing thanks to the harmonious blend of mayonnaise and sour cream. The generous additions of diced hard-boiled eggs, crisp celery (with those flavorful inner leaves!), thinly sliced green onions, and sweet pickles provide a delightful medley of textures and a balanced profile of savory, tangy, and subtly sweet notes. It’s a classic done right, full of fresh ingredients and satisfying layers of flavor.
When it comes to making this dish your own, the beauty is in the balance. While the specific ingredients are chosen for optimal flavor, you can adjust quantities to personal preference. Love a bit more crunch? Add extra celery. Prefer a sweeter note? Lean into those diced sweet pickles. The green onions offer a mild, fresh bite, perfect for balancing the richness.
This "Best Potato Salad Recipe" is ideal for any gathering, from backyard barbecues to potlucks and holiday spreads. Serve it chilled as a delightful side dish that stands out from the crowd.