Creamy Potato & Egg Salad

Ingredients — Serves 4–6

Salad

2 lb (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
5 large eggs
½ small red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1–2 tbsp chives, chopped
½ tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Creamy Dressing

¾ cup (180 g) mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

Boil potatoes: Put potatoes in salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–12 minutes, until fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and cool.
Boil eggs: Cook eggs for 9–11 minutes. Transfer to ice water, peel, and chop 3 eggs. Slice the remaining 2 for topping.
Make dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, vinegar/lemon juice, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Combine: Add cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, red onion, parsley, dill, and chives to a large bowl.
Dress: Pour over the dressing and gently fold until everything is coated.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the best flavor.
Finish: Top with sliced boiled eggs, parsley/dill, and a light sprinkle of paprika.

Nut Information

No nuts are required in this recipe.
The main ingredients are naturally nut-free.
If preparing for someone with a nut allergy, check packaged mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream/yogurt, and seasonings for allergen warnings and cross-contact.

Quick Q&A

Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Refrigerate up to 2 days in a sealed container.

Q: Can I use baby potatoes?
Yes. Halve them and boil until fork-tender.

Q: Can I replace mayonnaise?
Use Greek yogurt or a 50/50 mixture of yogurt and mayonnaise.

Q: Should the potatoes be completely cold?
Let them cool before adding the creamy dressing so it doesn’t become runny.

Q: Is it vegetarian?
Yes, assuming the mayonnaise and other packaged ingredients contain no meat-derived ingredients.

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