classic deviled egg potato salad (Printable)

Potatoes with tangy deviled eggs create a creamy, flavorful side. Ideal for picnics, vegetarian and gluten-free.

# 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 more 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 and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, then cook until just fork-tender for 12–15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
02 - Place eggs in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath, peel, and chop.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Add cooled potatoes, celery, green onions, and chopped eggs to the bowl with dressing. Gently fold until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
06 - Transfer mixture to a serving dish. Sprinkle with extra smoked paprika and chopped chives or parsley.
07 - Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to develop flavors.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy dressing has that classic deviled egg flavor, but with a soft potato hug.
  • This salad is quick to throw together, but always gets rave reviews from picky eaters as well as adventurous ones.
02 -
  • Don’t overcook the potatoes — mushy pieces make the salad heavy and sticky.
  • Let the eggs fully cool in the ice bath; it makes peeling so much easier and prevents a gray ring.
03 -
  • Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same time and don’t fall apart.
  • Let the salad chill before serving — the difference in flavor is notable.
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