Red Potato Salad
Red Potato Salad is an easy and delicious side dish perfect for a holiday potluck or summer picnic.
Servings 8 people
Calories 398kcal
Ingredients
Potato Salad
- 3 pound (1.35kg) red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite sized pieces
- 6 eggs
- 1 ½ cups (260g) cooked sweetcorn kernels
- 2 red bell pepper deseeded and finely chopped
- 4 scallions (spring onions) finely chopped
Potato Salad Dressing
- 1 cup (229g) mayonnaise
- 5-6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon spicy mustard
- salt
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil, add potatoes and boil for 6-8 minutes (or until tender but firm).
- Bring another pot of water to the boil. Add eggs and boil for 10 minutes. Remove and place in an ice water bath. Once cool, peel and chop.
- Add potato, eggs, sweet corns, peppers and scallions in a bowl.
- Mix together the salad dressing ingredients and add to the salad and mix.
- Chill until time to serve.
Notes
- You can double or triple the recipe as needed. This recipe is perfect for a family of 4 but if you need to feed a crowd, double the recipe as you see fit.
- Cut your potato pieces evenly. During the boiling process, you’ll want the same size pieces to have your potatoes cook evenly.
- You can peel the potatoes if you prefer or leave the skin on. I leave the skin on. It adds really great texture to the potato salad.
- Red potatoes are the best for this recipe but you can use what you have on hand. Waxy potatoes are great for texture and starchy potatoes like Russet will add a fluffy texture and soak up the delicious dressing.
- When boiling the red potatoes, keep a close eye on them. The goal is to cook them until they are tender but still firm, usually around 6-8 minutes. Overcooking may result in mushy potatoes.
- If you don’t have apple cider vinegar you can swap out for any vinegar you have stored in your pantry.
- Before serving the salad, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed. This ensures that the flavors are perfectly balanced to suit your preference.
- Chill or serve warm. I love Red Potato Salad both warm and chilled. Chilled is perfect for those hot summer days and you need a refreshing salad. A warm red potato salad is perfect during the holiday season for gatherings with family and friends.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 974mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1275IU | Vitamin C: 55.4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2.2mg