American Potato Salad

Name: American Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped; 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 3/4″ cubes; 3 tablespoons of dill pickle juice plus 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles; 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard; 1/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon of celery seed; 1/2 cup of mayonnaise; 1/4 cup of sour cream; 1/2 small red onion, finely diced; 1 celery rib, finely diced

by Phoebe Green December 26, 2021

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I am super picky about store-bought potato salads because they tend to be overly drenched in mayonnaise, too mushy or just completely flavourless. However, this American potato salad recipe is hands down the best mayo-based potato salad I’ve ever had and so easy to make that I’ll never buy store-bought again.

This recipe calls for the use of Yukon Gold potatoes which are my absolute favourite potato, especially for mashed potatoes. They have a rich golden colour and a delicious buttery flavour that is superior to other varieties. While you can substitute in another potato such as a Red Bliss, I highly recommend sticking with the Yukon Gold; they are a standout.

Instead of using dill pickles, I went for Kosher Dills as suggested in the recipe because I love the flavorful garlic kick they offer. You can opt to use any pickle you wish; for a sweeter flavour, try baby gherkins. Using the pickle juice in this American potato salad recipe gives the potatoes a nice tangy and lightly sweet taste instead of the harsh flavour of plain vinegar. Enjoy!