Description
A light and tangy potato salad made with creamy honey mustard dressing, packed with fresh vegetables like carrots, red onion, and tender potatoes. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a hearty side dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs small potatoes (Yukon gold or baby potatoes)
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and scrub the potatoes. Cut them into bite-sized chunks and boil them in salted water for 10-12 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the vegetables: While the potatoes are cooling, julienne the carrots, slice the red onion, and chop the celery into small pieces. Set aside.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, carrots, red onion, and celery. Pour the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.
- Serve chilled as a perfect side dish.
Notes
- This salad is perfect for picnics or barbecues, as it can be made ahead of time and chilled.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch and flavor.
- If you prefer a creamier dressing, add a little more mayonnaise or substitute some sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
