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July 4th Potato Salad

A classic and festive potato salad perfect for summer barbecues and July 4th celebrations, featuring a creamy dressing and fresh herbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Potato Salad Base
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 1 cup sweet pickles chopped
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Place the diced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and fresh dill until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, and sweet pickles. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until everything is well coated.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives.

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