Instant Pot Quick Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 6 mediumrusset potatoes
peeled and cubed**
- 1 ½ cwater
- 4 largeeggs
- ¼ cfinely chopped onion
- 1 cmayonnaise
- 2 tbspfinely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbspdill pickle juice
- 1 tbspmustard
i use french’s yellow mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Put the steamer basket in the pressure cooker pot. Add the water, potatoes, and eggs. Lock lid in place, select High Pressure, 4 minutes cook time, and press start.
- 2
When the cook time ends, turn off pressure cooker and do a quick pressure release. When the pressure valve drops, carefully remove the lid.
- 3
Remove the steamer basket from the pressure cooking pot. Put the eggs into ice-cold water to cool. Allow the potatoes to cool separately.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the onion, mayo, parsley, pickle juice, and mustard. Add the cooled potatoes and gently mix the mayonnaise mixture into the potatoes.
- 5
Peel and dice three of the cooled eggs and stir into potato salad. (If needed, add more mayonnaise to achieve desired consistency.) Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Chill at least one hour before serving. Just prior to serving, top with slices of remaining hard-boiled egg.
Instant Pot Quick Potato Salad
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting, classic potato salad but don't have hours to spare? This Instant Pot Quick Potato Salad recipe is your new weeknight hero, delivering perfectly cooked potatoes and eggs with minimal effort. It’s the ideal side dish for any meal, from backyard barbecues to simple family dinners.
The real genius of this recipe lies in its method: you'll cook both the potatoes and hard-boiled eggs simultaneously in your pressure cooker. This brilliant technique not only saves time but consistently yields tender, evenly cooked potatoes and perfectly set eggs, ensuring a consistently delicious result every time. No more guessing games or overcooked yolks!
Expect a potato salad that’s creamy, savory, and bursting with traditional flavors you know and love. The russet potatoes break down just enough to create a wonderfully rich texture when mixed with the mayonnaise, while the finely chopped onion, fresh parsley, and a hint of dill pickle juice provide that essential tangy, herbaceous balance. It’s an incredibly satisfying side that feels homemade, because it is.
Want to customize this classic? Feel free to adjust the amount of mustard to your preference, swapping out the yellow mustard for a spicier Dijon if you like a little kick. You can also play with the amount of fresh parsley or even add a touch more dill pickle juice for extra tang. Don't forget to season generously with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring every bite is perfectly balanced.
This delightful potato salad is the quintessential companion for grilled meats, picnic lunches, or simply as a comforting side to a weeknight roast chicken. Serve it chilled to fully appreciate its refreshing flavors and creamy texture.