Potato Salad

It has become our annual tradition to have steaks on the grill with our neighbors, Mario and Sally, on July 4^th. This year, in addition to steaks and roasted ears of corn, Tom requested that I make Potato Salad, so I found a recipe that looked like it would remind me of what my parents might make, and went with it.

The BEST Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Yukon Gold, Russet, or red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup dill pickle relish (optional)
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• half of a small red onion, thinly sliced
• sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
• optional toppings: smoked paprika or Old Bay seasoning, chopped fresh chives, (extra) sliced hard-boiled eggs

Instructions

1. Place the diced potatoes in a large stockpot and add enough water so that the potatoes are covered by 1 inch. Cook over medium-high heat until the water reaches a boil. Then reduce heat to medium to maintain the simmer, and continue cooking the potatoes for 5-8 minutes or until the potatoes pierce easily with a fork.
2. Drain the potatoes in a colander. Then return the potatoes to the stockpot, drizzle evenly with the vinegar, and let the potatoes rest for 20-30 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
3. Meanwhile, whisk together the mayo, celery salt, mustard and pickle relish in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
4. Once the potatoes are ready to go, add in the mayo mixture, diced eggs, celery and onion. Toss gently until evenly combined.
5. Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste. (Also feel free to add in a tablespoon or two of pickle juice if you would like.)
6. Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to chill.
7. Serve chilled, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

I ended up splitting the recipe in half - Tom wanted his without egg - but all else remained pretty much the same. I think everyone enjoyed it, I know I did. This recipe's definitely a keeper!