Description
Steakhouse Potato Salad brings together creamy dressing, fresh vegetables, and crunchy potatoes for the ultimate comfort food. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or as a comforting side dish. The flavors develop even better after chilling, making it a great make-ahead option.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 large hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
2 celery stalks (diced)
¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)
For the Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cooled potatoes, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, red onion, and fresh chives.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently fold together until evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Extra Flavor: Add extra chives, parsley, or dill to enhance the salad’s flavor.
- Spicy Kick: Add hot sauce or cayenne pepper for an extra bit of spice.
- Cheddar Cheese: Add shredded sharp cheddar for a tangy, creamy kick.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Make-Ahead: This salad tastes even better after chilling for at least 1 hour, so it’s perfect to prepare ahead of time for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg