SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS | WHOLE30 POTATO SALAD

This one’s for all my potato lovers. Whether you’re Queen of the kitchen or a cooking newbie, this Whole30 potato salad recipe will be your new favorite way to get your tater fix. Its perfectly cooked potatoes, crisp celery, and red onions all come together with the creamy mix of a homemade Whole30-approved dressing.

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Ingredient notes:

• Potatoes: Yukon potatoes or red potatoes are ideal for this recipe. Potatoes are a very dense vegetable, when they’re moist they can soak up the dressing -the trick to flavorful potato salad is to let the cooked potatoes cool for a bit by popping them in the fridge so your dressing blends nicely.
• Mayo: Any mayo will do, homemade, full fat, or low.
• Vinegar: Vinegar can be omitted if you have some picky eaters. Mustard already has vinegar in it which will give it that tangy taste.

Ingredients you’ll need

• 4 Yukon Gold Potatoes peeled and cubed
• 3 stalks of Celery diced
• 1/2 small Red Onion diced
• 6 Eggs hardboiled
• 1.5 cups Mayo
• 2 Tbsp Mustard
• 1/2 cup sweet relish (optional but not Whole30 approved)
• 1 Tbps Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 2-3 Tbsp Fresh Dill chopped (optional)

Tools used to make this Whole30 Potato Salad

• Cutting board
• Colander
• Mixing bowl
• Knife
• Hexclad pot

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Boil 6 eggs for 13 minutes, then place in an ice bath for about 10 minutes.
2. Bring another pot of water to a soft while you wash, peel, and cube potatoes. Place cubed potatoes into the water and cook until they are fork-tender, then drain.
3. While the potatoes are cooling, combine mayo, mustard, apple cider vinegar, relish salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
4. Chop veggies and cleaned hard-boiled eggs, then combine them with cooked potatoes and mix to your desired consistency.
5. At this point add any additional seasonings or more ingredients as needed.
6. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes up to overnight before serving for the best flavor.

Frequently asked questions:

What are the ingredients for a good potato salad?

A classic potato salad is super easy and perfect for any summer get-together. Grab some potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and whip up a zesty dressing with main ingredients like mayo, mustard/Dijon, celery, and red onions for that crispy crunch we all love. Top it off with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and voila! Wanna get creative? Add some bacon, capers, or your favorite cheese.

Why put vinegar in potato salad?

Vinegar in potato salad is the secret ingredient that packs a punch but doesn’t leave your dish too overwhelming with its distinctive flavor. It helps balance the creamy richness to elevate the flavor of your salad.

Why does my potato salad taste bland?

A bland potato salad might be from under seasoning – which is a good problem to have, you can always add more salt or seasoning but you can’t take it away. When in doubt add a little salt or other spices you love. Overcooked or undercooked potatoes can also affect texture and taste. Try experimenting with extra ingredients like pickles or bacon, and let the flavors mingle by chilling the salad in the fridge.

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