Best Classic Potato Salad
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
12
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Ingredients for - Best Classic Potato Salad

1. Russet potatoes, peeled - 5 pounds
2. Kosher salt, divided, or to taste - 4 teaspoons
3. Eggs - 4 large
4. Mayonnaise - 1 cup
5. Sour cream - ⅓ cup
6. Yellow mustard - 3 tablespoons
7. Green onions, sliced (white and green parts) - 5 stalks
8. Celery, finely chopped - 2 stalks
9. Chopped fresh dill - 1 tablespoon
10. Chopped spicy sweet dill pickles (such as Wickles™), plus 2 teaspoons pickle juice - ½ cup
11. Ground black pepper - ¾ teaspoon
12. Ground paprika - ¼ teaspoon
13. Sliced green olives with pimientos - ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Best Classic Potato Salad

1. Stage

Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a large pot and add water to cover by 2 inches. Add 3 teaspoons salt and eggs; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. Stage

Reduce heat and simmer 9 minutes. Remove eggs to an ice bath. Drain potatoes when fork-tender; they may need another minute or so.

3. Stage

Peel and chop eggs and set aside.

4. Stage

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, onions, celery, dill, pickles, juice and pepper in a large bowl; stir to combine. Stir in potatoes and eggs until well blended, mashing potatoes very slightly. Check for seasoning and add up to 1 teaspoon salt if desired.

5. Stage

Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with olives. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Allrecipes