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Red Potato Salad

Red potato salad with skin-on potatoes and a classic creamy Dijon dressing. Boiled until tender, then chilled for a rustic, picnic-ready flavor in every bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Red Potato Salad
  • 3 lb red potatoes Cubed and kept skin on
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 0.5 cup celery Diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion Finely diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 salt To taste
  • 1 pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Boil and cool potatoes
  1. Bring a Dutch oven of water to a boil over high heat and add the cubed red potatoes (skin on). Boil for 10–15 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork, then drain well.
  2. Spread the drained potatoes on a tray or in the pot and cool until no longer steaming. Allow 5–10 minutes at room temperature so the salad dressing won’t thin.
Make the classic dressing
  1. In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust with more salt and pepper if needed.
Assemble and chill
  1. Add the cooled potatoes, diced celery, finely diced red onion, and chopped parsley to a large bowl. Toss gently to distribute the mix evenly.
  2. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss well until every piece is coated. Scrape the bottom of the bowl to avoid dry spots.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Chill until cold and slightly thickened, with a cohesive creamy texture.

Notes

For the best skin-on texture, start checking potatoes at 10 minutes so they’re tender but not falling apart. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freezer not recommended. For a lighter option, use light mayonnaise (or half mayo/half Greek yogurt) to keep the dressing creamy with fewer calories.