Old-Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe

Our old-fashioned potato salad recipe is a classic: rich, creamy, slightly tangy, and perfect for pairing with any BBQ, brunch gathering, potluck, or picnic.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
• 1 tablespoon dill pickle brine
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 celery ribs
• 1 shallot
• 4 large hard-boiled eggs

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Dice the potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces (peel first if desired).
2. 2Transfer the potatoes to a large pot, cover with cold water by at least 1 inch, and stir in 1 tablespoon salt.
3. 3Bring to a boil, then continue to cook over medium heat until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
4. 4Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a baking sheet to cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
5. 5In the meantime, to prepare the dressing, stir to combine the mayonnaise, pickles, brine, mustard, pepper, and remaining 1 ½ teaspoons salt.
6. 6Thinly slice the celery and mince the shallot.
7. 7Roughly chop the hard-boiled eggs.
8. 8Transfer the celery, shallot, eggs, and cooled potatoes to a large bowl, and toss lightly to combine.
9. 9Toss to coat the potato mixture with the dressing, reserving ¼ cup for mixing in right before serving.
10. 10Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
11. 11Toss in the remaining dressing and garnish with fresh dill before serving.