Deviled Egg Potato Salad: A Creamy Delight for Everyone
This deviled egg potato salad is a creamy and flavorful side dish, perfect for gatherings or everyday meals, featuring tender potatoes, crisp vegetables, and a rich, tangy dressing.
Equipment
- large pot
- medium bowl
- large bowl
Ingredients
- 10 eggs 2 reserved for garnish
- 2 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 stalks celery diced
- ½ red onion finely diced
- ⅓ cup green onions diced
- 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
- ½ cup sweet pickle relish
- to taste salt and pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Fresh dill diced, for garnish
Egg Peeling Tips
- eggs Start in cold water to prevent cracking. Older eggs peel easier. Add vinegar or baking soda to water for easier peeling.
Potato Tips
- potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold preferred. Salt water when boiling. Do not overcook; cook until fork-tender. Cool completely before adding to salad.
Make Ahead
- potato salad Tastes better made a day in advance to allow flavors to meld.
Instructions
- Boil eggs in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to ice water for 10 minutes, then peel and set aside.
- Boil cubed potatoes in a large pot until tender (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside to cool completely.
- Cut boiled eggs in half, remove yolks, and mash them in a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise, all mustards, relish, salt, and pepper, then mix until combined.
- Coarsely chop the egg whites and place in a large bowl with the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and green onions. Pour the yolk dressing over the mixture and stir until incorporated.
- Sprinkle with paprika, cover, and refrigerate until serving. Garnish with halved hard-boiled eggs and fresh diced dill.
Notes
For best results, make this potato salad a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld. Ensure potatoes are completely cooled before mixing to prevent the dressing from separating. Older eggs tend to peel more easily.