Classic Creamy Potato Salad
The ultimate picnic potato salad with eggs, celery, and a creamy dressing
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeClassic potato salad is the anchor of every summer BBQ and picnic. Tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing that's tangy and slightly mustardy.
Dress the potatoes while they're still warm — they absorb the flavor better.
Yukon Golds hold their shape better than russets and have a naturally buttery flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/4 cup dill pickle, diced
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain.
- 2
While still warm, toss potatoes with vinegar and salt.
- 3
Mix mayo, mustard, and dill for the dressing.
- 4
Once potatoes are cool, fold in eggs, celery, pickles, and dressing.
- 5
Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Adjust seasoning before serving.
