Classic Deviled Egg Potato Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy potato salad with deviled egg flavors, tangy mustard, and crisp vegetables. Ideal for picnics.

# What You 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, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until just fork-tender, approximately 12 to 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, then peel and chop.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk 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 dressing. Gently fold until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Transfer salad to a serving dish, sprinkle with extra smoked paprika and chopped chives or parsley.
07 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving to enhance flavor and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This potato salad is like sneaking deviled eggs into every bite—people will ask you for the secret.
  • It’s ridiculously easy to make ahead, and the flavors actually get better the next day.
02 -
  • Skipping the cooling step with potatoes leaves you with watery salad—I learned this when rushing for a last-minute barbecue.
  • Adding the eggs while ingredients are still warm makes the salad creamier but risks overblending; cool things first for best texture.
03 -
  • Dice potatoes evenly—uneven cubes lead to surprise mushy spots.
  • Dusting with paprika just before serving gives both visual appeal and a smoky finish guests notice.
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