# Potato salad (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [The BEST Potato Salad Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.59 per serving, ~$7.17 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.41* per serving (76%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 3 lbs (1.35 kg) potatoes
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 stalks (150 g) celery
- 1/4 cup herbs
- 1/2 cup (75 g) red onion
- 1/2 cup (70 g) dill pickles
- 4 each eggs
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- to taste pickle juice
- pinch paprika

## Steps

1. [0:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=9s) Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large pot.
2. [1:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=75s) Cover the potatoes with water and salt, bring to a boil, then simmer until fork tender.
3. [1:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=91s) Finely dice the celery and chop the fresh herbs.
4. [3:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=184s) Finely dice the red onion and pickles.
5. [4:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=275s) Chop the hard-boiled eggs.
6. [5:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=315s) Drain the cooked potatoes and spread them on a sheet pan to cool and steam off.
7. [5:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=338s) Toss the diced red onion with apple cider vinegar and let rest.
8. [6:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=371s) Transfer the cooled potatoes to a mixing bowl and toss with additional apple cider vinegar.
9. [6:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=394s) Prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, seasoned onions, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
10. [7:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=443s) Add the celery, pickles, and chopped eggs to the potatoes.
11. [7:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=448s) Gently fold the prepared dressing into the potato mixture.
12. [8:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=493s) Fold in the chopped herbs and optionally add a splash of pickle juice.
13. [8:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psy7wpggQss&t=499s) Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a pinch of paprika.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- pot
- colander
- sheet pan
- mixing bowl

## What the video didn't say

- Exact simmering time for potatoes
- Exact cooking time for hard-boiled eggs

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