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Best Creamy Red Potato Salad for Summer BBQs

A spoonful of creamy red potato salad topped with fresh chives, lifted above a white plate.
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Make this easy and flavorful red potato salad, a crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for your next BBQ, picnic, or potluck. It uses tender red potatoes and a classic creamy dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs red potatoes, quartered
  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the quartered red potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes well and let them cool slightly.
  2. While the potatoes cook, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, fresh dill, celery salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the slightly warm potatoes, chopped hard-boiled eggs, chopped celery, and chopped red onion.
  4. Pour the dressing mixture over the potato mixture. Gently fold everything together until the potatoes and other ingredients are evenly coated. Avoid overmixing to keep the potato pieces intact.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. This step is key for the best potato salad flavor.
  6. Before serving, taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh chives. Serve chilled as a perfect BBQ side dish.

Notes

  • For a tangier potato salad, increase the apple cider vinegar by one teaspoon.
  • You can make this red potato salad recipe ahead of time; it tastes better the next day.
  • If you want a loaded potato salad variation, stir in 1/2 cup crumbled bacon and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese before chilling.

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