Tangy Mustard and Dill Potato Salad: A Classic and Satisfying Side Dish

This tangy, mustardy potato salad is nearly ubiquitous at summertime gatherings in the Midwest, but it's easily adaptable to your own preferences. Want it more tangy? Add more mustard. Creamier? Up the mayo. More dill-icious? Double the dill. This potato salad is nothing if not versatile, and here, we'll provide you with the guidelines (and the science!) to make the very best version of it.

Potato salad is a classic summer side dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is often served at picnics, potlucks, and barbecues. Potato salad is typically made with potatoes, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. However, there are many variations on the classic recipe, including this tangy mustard and dill potato salad. This recipe uses Dijon mustard and fresh dill to give the potato salad a tangy and flavorful twist.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound new potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, red onion, celery, dill pickles, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir until the potatoes are evenly coated.
5. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Why It Works

• Using new potatoes gives the salad a creamy texture.
• Boiling the potatoes in salted water helps to flavor them and prevent them from becoming mushy.
• Cooling the potatoes before adding the other ingredients helps to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
• Using a combination of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard gives the salad a creamy and tangy flavor.
• Adding fresh dill gives the salad a bright and herbaceous flavor.