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Easy Classic Red Potato Salad

Classic Red Potato Salad

A creamy, tangy classic red potato salad made with tender potatoes, hard-cooked eggs, and a lightened-up sour cream and mayo dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb red potatoes cut into chunks
  • 4 large hard-cooked eggs chopped
  • 1 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/3 stalk celery chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 dill pickle chopped
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 dash hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp dried dill weed
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 dash onion salt
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place the red potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes well and transfer them to a large bowl to cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped eggs, sour cream, mayonnaise, celery, green onions, dill pickle, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and hot sauce.
  4. Season the dressing with dried dill, garlic powder, onion salt, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the cooled potatoes and gently toss until evenly coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

For extra flavor, add crispy bacon bits or a splash of pickle juice. This salad tastes even better the next day.