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Red Potato Salad

Creamy Red Potato Salad That's Perfect for Summer Picnics

Delightful gluten-free Red Potato Salad, combining tender red potatoes, crunchy celery, zesty Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs—perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds red potatoes lightly waxy texture
  • 4 large eggs for protein and creaminess
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise for creaminess
  • 1/2 cup sour cream extra creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard for tartness

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Steamer basket
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • ice bath container

Method
 

Cooking and Preparation
  1. Cook the red potatoes in a large pot covered with cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and plunge into an ice bath.
  2. Prepare eggs by steaming in a basket over boiling water for 15 minutes, then cool in an ice bath.
  3. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  4. Chop cooled potatoes and eggs. In a bowl, fold potatoes, eggs, celery, red onion, dill, and chives together.
  5. Add dressing to the potato mixture and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning and garnish with additional chives or dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for summer gatherings, this salad is gluten-free and can be made ahead of time. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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