Description
This potato salad recipe features a creamy, tangy Dijon dressing with a smoky paprika ribbon effect. It’s a hearty and healthy side dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, adding homemade elegance with fresh dill and crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp sweet and smoked paprika
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1.5 tsp sweet paprika (for ribbon effect)
- Milk or mayonnaise (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Wash 2 lbs (900g) potatoes, peel or leave skins on, and cube evenly into 1-inch pieces. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add potatoes, and simmer until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain extremely well.
- Make Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 0.75 cup (180ml) mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp (30ml) Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp (15ml) apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Color: Gently fold the warm, drained potatoes, diced celery, and red onion into the dressing. Divide the potato salad into two equal portions. To one portion, gently fold in 1.5 tsp (7.5ml) of sweet paprika to create the ribbon effect. (If too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or more mayo).
- Chill and Serve: Carefully layer the plain and paprika-infused potato salad in a large serving bowl. Garnish generously with fresh dill or chives. Refrigerate for at least one hour for flavors to meld.
Notes
For best flavor, opt for fresh, firm potatoes and crisp celery. To mellow red onion’s bite, soak in cold water for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning generously—more salt, pepper, or Dijon can brighten bland flavors. If too dry, add more mayonnaise or a splash of milk. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.75 cup (approx 150-200g)
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg