Description
Ina Garten’s Potato Salad is a creamy, flavorful delight that turns simple Yukon Gold potatoes into an irresistible dish. With a perfect balance of tangy Dijon mustard and fresh herbs, this potato salad is the star of any outdoor gathering or family meal. Easy to prepare and loaded with texture, it’s sure to become your go-to recipe for potlucks and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the Yukon Gold potatoes, then chop them into bite-sized cubes.
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Add the red onion, celery, and fresh herbs to the dressing; stir well to combine.
- Gently fold in the cooled potatoes until fully coated with dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with ingredients like diced pickles or crispy bacon for extra flavor. This salad can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor development. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.