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Our spin on the classic is creamy and tangy sweet, loaded with crunchy onions and pickles with just the right amount of crunch contrasting the creamy dressing and soft potatoes. We think it’s destined for stardom at your next cookout or picnic—since it’s become a family favorite all our friends and family ask for!
Yukon gold potatoes: The variety of potato is important! Yukon gold potatoes have a lightly sweet flavor and keep their shape when boiled. Don’t substitute red skinned or russet potatoes here! White wine vinegar, yellow mustard, and Dijon mustard: Yellow mustard is key to this classic recipe, but we love it with a little Dijon mustard to add complexity. If you don’t have it, using 100% yellow mustard works too. Celery, green onions, and red onion: These veggies add the crunch. You can omit the red onion if desired, but we like it because it adds a pop of color. Sweet pickle relish (or dill pickles): Sweet pickle relish adds just the right sweetness to the overall mixture. But chopped dill pickles work too, and they intensify the savory notes. Mayonnaise and sour cream: A combination of the two makes a silky, creamy dressing. Swapping in Greek yogurt for sour cream lightens the flavor, adding a slight tang. Fresh dill and celery seed: These two seasoning add a big dose of flavor.
Quarter the potatoes, then place them in a pot of cold water. Leave the skins on: they’ll come off easily later. Boil for 8 to 15 minutes, until fork tender. Drain and rinse them under cold water. Pop off the skins with your fingers, then dice. When they’re cool enough to touch, the skins come off easily after boiling. Sprinkle the potatoes with vinegar and salt. This trick from Julia Child is part of our French Potato Salad recipe: it infuses the potatoes with tangy flavor before mixing them into the salad. Mix all salad ingredients together, then chill 2 hours. This salad tastes great right away, but it’s best when it’s cold.
How long does potato salad last refrigerated? Up to 5 days. The flavor gets even better over time. How long does potato salad last outside? Up to 1 hour. If you’re serving outdoors, you can leave it unrefrigerated up to 1 hour, then return it to an ice-packed cooler. How long does potato salad last at room temperature? Up to 2 hours. But try to minimize the time sitting at room temperature if possible. Can you freeze potato salad? Freezing is not recommended because of the mayonnaise. Mayo doesn’t freeze well and can separate after freezing, and the potatoes can become discolored. The best way to extend the life is keeping it in the refrigerator.
This Vegan Potato Salad tastes just like classic potato salad, but uses cashews to make a creamy sauce. This French Potato Salad is sophisticated and flavor-packed, featuring a zingy vinaigrette, red potatoes, capers, and parsley. This Dill Potato Salad is classic and bursting with fresh herbs and flavored with olive oil and vinegar. Our Red Potato Salad features red potatoes instead of Yukon golds.
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