Barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings would never be complete without potato salad, and rightly so. It becomes creamy and flavorful with the addition of hard-boiled eggs. Tender potatoes, creamy dressing, and the taste (and protein) of eggs make this a great eve stew of any kind. This potato salad is the perfect dish that you can eat during dinner or serve it for a house gathering, your family and friends will love it.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients to make a delicious potato salad with egg:
- 2 pounds of potatoes: Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best for their creamy texture.
- 4 eggs, hard-boiled: The hard-boiled eggs provide protein and creaminess to the salad.
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise: This provides a creamy dressing to incorporate everything together.
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard: Adds a hint of acidity that gives it more flavor.
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar: to provide acidity and freshness to the dish
- Salt and pepper to taste: These are also required for seasoning.
- 1/4 cup green onions or chives chop: For adding freshness and color.
- 1/4 cup chopped celery OPTIONAL: adds a nice crunch.
- Dill or parsley (optional): Used for garnish garnish Adds to presentation and flavor
Method
Now that you have all of your ingredients, lets go through the step by step method of making this yummy salad.
1.Boil the Potatoes
Firstly wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove germs.
- Step 1: Cut the potatoes: You can leave the potatoes whole or cut them into chunks (1-inch pieces for large potatoes). Cutting them will help them cook thoroughly and quickly, especially if you are using bigger pots.
- How to Cook: Add diced potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water, with enough water to cover the potatoes by several inches. A good pinch of salt in the water can add a lot of flavor as they boil.
- Set the pot heat to medium: high and bring the water to a steady boil. Bring to a boil, reducing heat to medium, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Do not cook them for long otherwise they will become mushy.
2.Prepare the Eggs
You can boil the eggs while the potatoes are cooking, too.
- The preparation of the eggs: put the eggs in another pan cover them with cold water. Heat water in high heat until it boils. When the water reaches a boil, top the pot so the lid needs to come off the heat. Leave the eggs in the hot water for around 12 minutes.
- Chilling The Eggs: Place the eggs in a bowl with ice water after the time is up to halt the cooking process. Let sit for a minimum of 5 minutes before peeling.
3.Cool the Potatoes
After the cooking, the potatoes must be cooled to step with the emulsion.
- Drain and Rinse: Using the colander, strain the potatoes from the boiling water and immediately rinse them under cold water to cool. This will help to keep them nice and firm.
- Then, Let Them Cool: Before proceeding, allow the potatoes to completely cool before slicing/processing them. The next step is very important to prevent from salad soggy.
4.Make the Dressing
Prepare the dressing in the meantime while the potatoes and eggs are cooling.
- Combine Sauce: In a big bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Combine these ingredients with a whisk until smooth. The dressing had better be creamy but with just the right amount of tang to cut through the richness of the potatoes and eggs.
5.Combine the Ingredients
Now it is time to pull everything together!
- Step 5: When the eggs are cool, remove the shell and chop the eggs into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Combine Potatoes and Dressing: Transfer the cooled potatoes to the same bowl as the dressing. Fold the dressing into the potatoes while still warm, and avoid mashing the potatoes. You want to coat every piece of potato but not break them up.
- Fold in Eggs and Vegetables: Gently mix in the chopped eggs, scallions or chives, and celery (if using). Once more, just be careful to keep the potatoes and the eggs intact.
6.Taste and Adjust Seasoning
Always taste and adjust your seasoning before serving your potato salad.
- Taste Test: Now give the salad a taste to check whether it needs any more salt, pepper or maybe some vinegar. Time to adjust the flavors to your preference.
7.Chill the Salad
Cover and chill the potato salad for at least an hour before serving for optimal flavor.
- Flavor Melds: The salad benefits from being chilled because the flavors meld together, so it is even more delicious when you serve it.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve egg potato salad with egg in a variety of ways, such as:
- As a side: serve it with grilled meat, wires, or other picnic goodies.
- Buffet Style: This salad does well for potlucks or events where guests help themselves.
- To Serve: For a fancy finishing touch, right before serving top the salad with fresh herbs such as dill or parsley. This not only looks appealing but also gives a delightful twist.
Variations to Try
You can personalize your potato salad to spice it up or suit your needs:
- Flavor: Optional chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce will give it a kick.
- Add Herbs: To make it fresher – stir in some fresh herbs such as dill, parsley or even basil toward the end.
- Veggie Power-Up: Add in other vegetables such as capsicum, peas, or achaar for extra crunch and taste.
- For creamy alternatives: Swap out part of the mayo for Greek yogurt to lighten it up.
Nutritional Benefits
There are some various health benefits in egg potato salad such as
- High Protein: Eggs are also a good source of protein that is important for muscle repair and general health.
- Vitamins And Minerals: The potato is full of potassium, vitamin-C and B vitamins which can help complete daily needs.
- Good fat: The mayonnaise provides healthy fats for absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Storage Tips
Here is how to store your potato salad if you have some leftovers:
- Chill: Transfer the potato salad to an airtight container and place it in the fridge. Ideally, you should eat it within 3 to 5 days.
- Stay Cold: When serving at a party, be sure to keep the salad ice cold or in a cooler to keep it at a safe temperature.
Storage Tips
This simple yet super satisfying egg potato salad. It is a dish that can please a crowd with its creamy texture and balanced flavors. Whether you are having it as a side with your BBQ or by itself as a light lunch, it will definitely win its place at your house.
Serve this classic potato salad with egg for your next function and watch it disappear from your serving bowl!
