Classic Deviled Egg Potato Salad (Print Version)

Creamy potato salad with deviled egg and mustard flavors. Ideal for gatherings and picnics.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 stalks celery, finely diced
03 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Eggs

04 - 6 large eggs

→ Salad Dressing

05 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
08 - 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus additional for garnish
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped
15 - Extra smoked paprika

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold, salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until just fork-tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
02 - Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath, peel, and chop.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until uniform.
04 - Add cooled potatoes, diced celery, green onions, and chopped eggs to the bowl with dressing. Gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Taste, adjust salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with additional smoked paprika and chopped chives or parsley.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to enhance flavors before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • This potato salad secretly borrows all the zippy, creamy flavor of deviled eggs.
  • It’s the recipe that gets neighbors asking you for your 'secret layer of flavor.'
02 -
  • Chill time is sacred: serving before an hour means the flavors haven’t truly met.
  • Peeling eggs directly from the ice bath makes the shells slip off like magic—that trick saved many a batch.
03 -
  • Cut the potatoes into uniform cubes so they cook evenly and don't get mushy.
  • Finishing with extra smoked paprika and fresh herbs is the quickest way to make this feel picnic-special.
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