And if you happen to have extra potatoes on hand, give these muffin tin potatoes or this mashed potato casserole a try.
Why Should You Try This Recipe?
Nothing says potato salad more to me than a drool-worthy dressing to toss it in. I know you will love it because:
Update on classic potato salad. This one comes with a world of fixings, including capers, pickles, onions, and hard-boiled eggs. Serving is versatile. You can serve this summer potato salad recipe warm, room temperature or cold. The choice is yours! Super customizable. With plenty of ingredient swaps and substitutions, you can really make this potato salad your own.
Ingredients
This easy potato salad recipe is broken down into three parts – potatoes, dressing and the salad ingredients.
Potatoes: You will need Yukon Gold potatoes, kosher salt, and water.
Salad Dressing: Gather mayonnaise (or veganaise), whole grain Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Other potato salad ingredients: Prepare dill pickles, red onion, scallions, capers, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh parsley.
How to Make
This homemade potato salad recipe is so easy to make and takes under 30 minutes to put together. Here’s how to do it:
What to Serve it With?
This homemade potato salad is a crowd pleaser and the ultimate summer side dish that goes with just about anything. Some of my favorite pairings include:
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How to Store
This creamy potato salad will last for days in the fridge. Here’s how to do it:
To Store Leftovers: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make Ahead: If looking to get ahead for a party or BBQ, potato salad will keep well in the fridge, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, in your serving bowl of choice for 2-3 days. Please note that the potatoes will absorb the dressing over time. If you prefer a looser potato salad come serving time, make an extra batch of dressing.
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If you try this Potato Salad with Capers recipe or any other recipe on Foolproof Living, please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment below. It helps others who are thinking of making the recipe. And if you took some pictures, be sure to share them on Instagram using #foolproofeats so I can share them on my stories. This recipe was originally published in 2014 and was called The Ultimate Potato Salad. In August 2022, it has been updated with new photos and helpful information with no changes made to the originally published recipe.
