Classic Potato Salad

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:57:31 GMT

Step 1

Set the eggs in a small saucepan.

Step 2

Add enough water to cover the eggs.

Step 3

Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 4

Cover the saucepan.

Step 5

Remove from heat.

Step 6

Set a timer for 11 minutes.

Step 7

When the 11 minutes is up, pour the hot water off the eggs.

Step 8

Add ice and water to the eggs.

Step 9

Shake the saucepan to crack the egg shells.

Step 10

Set a timer for 5 minutes.

Step 11

When the 5 minutes are up, shake the sauce pan one more time.

Step 12

Peel the eggs, starting at one of the cracks you created.

Step 13

Dice the eggs into 1/4" dice and set aside.

Step 14

While the eggs are cooking, start the potatoes.

Step 15

Dice the potatoes into about 1" dice. It's helpful to dice the potatoes into similar size pieces, so they cook consistently.

Step 16

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan.

Step 17

Add enough water to cover the potatoes.

Step 18

Add 1 tsp salt and 1/2" tsp pepper to the potatoes.

Step 19

Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat.

Step 20

Reduce the heat to medium heat.

Step 21

Boil until the potatoes are just barely fork tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 22

Pierce a potato with a fork to check them.

Step 23

As soon as the potatoes are done, remove them from heat and drain them into a colander.

Step 24

Dice the radishes into 1/4" dice.

Step 25

While the potatoes are cooking, make the dressing.

Step 26

In the bottom of a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, dill relish, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, celery seed, dill, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 27

When the potatoes are done, add them to the bowl of dressing while they are still warm.

Step 28

Add the radishes and eggs.

Step 29

Fold the potatoes over, tossing them into the dressing.

Step 30

Stir until the potatoes are coated in the dressing.

Step 31

If the salad seems dry, like it doesn't have enough dressing to coat, add more mayonnaise, 1 tbsp at a time, until the potatoes are coated in dressing.

Step 32

Cover the potatoes and chill at least two hours for the flavors to blend. This salad is delicious made a day ahead.

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