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4th of July potato salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds of potatoes Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • Fresh parsley or dill for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash and scrub the potatoes, then cut them into evenly sized chunks.
  • Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  • Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Test with a fork; they should be soft but not falling apart.
  • Drain and allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-sized pieces (if not already).
  • Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs, garlic powder, pinch of ground pepper, red onion and mixt it with the dressing
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired.
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