Recipe Details

Best Classic Potato Salad

Side Dishes
Ingredients

  • 3 lb. 

    Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2" pieces

  • Kosher salt

  • 1 

    small red onion, finely chopped

  • 1 1/2 c. 

    mayonnaise

  • 1/4 c. 

    chopped dill pickles

  • 1 tbsp. 

    Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp. 

    fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 tsp. 

    paprika

  • 4 

    hard-boiled eggs, chopped

  • 1/4 c. 

    finely sliced chives

  • Freshly ground black pepper

Description

  1. Step 1In a large pot, cover potatoes with water; generously season with salt. Bring water to a boil and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  2. Step 2In a large bowl, mix onion, mayonnaise, pickles, mustard, lemon juice, and paprika until well combined. Fold in potatoes, eggs, and chives; season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.