The BEST potato salad recipe! Perfect for picnics and BBQs, it's creamy, tangy, and flavorful. Bonus: it tastes even better if you make it ahead.
Ingredient
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickle brine
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 celery stalks, diced
½ cup diced dill pickles
½ cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped, optional
Direction
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle brine, apple cider vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
Place the cooled potatoes in a large bowl. Add the dressing and stir to coat, mashing the potatoes slightly so that the salad becomes creamy.
Fold in the celery, chopped pickles, chives, dill, and hard-boiled eggs, if using.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
Season to taste and serve. Leftover potato salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.