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Classic Potato Salad
Want to know how to make the best potato salad? The answer is pickle relish. This easy-to-make version is sweet, zingy, and can be prepped in advance.
👥 8 Servings🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Ben Bynum📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
- ●knife
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring 10 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3 lb.), 1 cup Diamond Crystal or ½ cup plus 1 Tbsp. Morton kosher salt, and 3 quarts cold water to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat; cook potatoes until tender, 18–⏱️ 22 minutes.
medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3 lb.)10
2
Meanwhile, using a slotted spoon, carefully lower 4 large eggs into a medium saucepan of boiling water and cook, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a gentle boil, ⏱️ 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool until just slightly warm, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
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3
Remove eggs from ice water. Gently crack all over and peel; discard shells. Cut eggs in half lengthwise and scoop out yolks into a large bowl. Coarsely chop egg whites; set aside. Mash yolks with a fork until smooth. Add 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sweet relish, 3 Tbsp. yellow mustard, 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, and remaining 2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. Morton kosher salt; mix well. Fold in 1 medium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into ¼" pieces, ½ medium red onion, cut into ¼" pieces, and 2 celery stalks, sliced ¼" thick.
large eggs4mayonnaise1 cup. yellow mustard3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard2 Tbspmedium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into ¼" pieces1celery stalks, sliced ¼" thick2
4
Drain potatoes; let cool ⏱️ 5 minutes. Peel with a paring knife; cut into ½" pieces. Add to dressing and gently toss; fold in reserved egg whites. Cover and chill at least ⏱️ 1 hour and up to 3 days.
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Sprinkle with Barbecue Seasoning, paprika, or freshly ground black pepper before serving. Editor’s note: This recipe was first printed in our June 2020 issue. Head this way for more of our best barbecue sides →
Barbecue Seasoning, paprika, or freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
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