This creamy, herby Red Skinned Potato Salad with eggs is the ultimate summer side dish! Boiled red skinned baby potatoes are tossed in a creamy dressing then combined with crunchy celery, red onion, eggs and fresh herbs. It is the perfect side dish to go with burgers, hot dogs, chicken, or steak! Try some of my other potato salads like this Dill Pickle Potato Salad or this Dairy Free Potato Salad.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This recipe is a great make-ahead side dish thats perfect for BBQ's, family gatherings and pot luck parties. It's quick, easy and unbelievably delicious.
Ingredients You Will Need
Baby red potatoes: are a starchy root vegetable that are small, bite sized potatoes that have a more concentrated flavor making them ideal for salads, baked, roasted or pan fried.
Eggs: are a good source of protein and vitamins and are one of the few foods that should be classified as "superfoods".
Celery: is a nutrient rich, low calorie food and adds a delightful crunch to this salad.
Red onion: adds a crunchy texture and bold flavor, elevating salads with its zesty kick.
Avocado oil mayonnaise: offers a unique creamy texture and a healthier fat profile.
Red wine vinegar: is known for it's distinctive tangy flavor and the perfect addition to this dish in place of red wine.
Salt and black pepper: salt enhances the overall flavor of the dish and ground black pepper adds a gentle heat.
Fresh dill: is herby, light and refreshing flavor with a slightly sweet with element of parsley, celery and anise.
Flat leaf parsley: brings a burst of fresh, herby goodness.
Instructions
In a small bowl: add the mayonnaise, vinegar, chopped dill, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Whisk well to combine.
In a large bowl: combine the boiled and cut potatoes, boiled and sliced eggs, diced celery and diced onion. Using a rubber spatula, stir to combine.
Stir in mayonnaise mixture: gently with your rubber spatula to evenly coat the potato salad.
Enjoy!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Fresh herbs: are best in this recipe for the herby, vibrant flavor they impart.
Don’t over cook your potatoes: as you don’t want them to fall apart in this salad.
Recipe Variations
Bacon: is a delicious addition to this red skinned potato salad that adds crunchy goodness. Who doesn't love bacon?
Green onions: are a great substitution for the red onion.
Red potatoes: are also perfect for this potato salad.
Storage Tips
You can store this Red Skinned Potato Salad in the refrigerator for 5 days in an airtight glass container.
FAQs About Red Skinned Potato Salad
How long should you boil red skinned potatoes for salad?
Add potatoes to a large pot of boiling, salted water and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
Are red skinned potatoes good for potato salad?
The red skins add a lovely color and a nice texture to the salad.
Should you let potatoes cool before making potato salad?
Yes, I recommend you let the potatoes cool before making this salad. Cooling them allows them to firm up, making them easier to handle.
Red Skinned Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 3 lb Red Skin Potatoes I like to use baby whole potatoes, boiled and quartered
- 4 Eggs Hard boiled and sliced
- 2 ribs Celery Diced
- ¼ cup Red Onion Diced
- ½ cup Avocado Oil Mayonnaise I like Chosen Foods
- 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 tablespoon Dill Fresh, chopped
- 2 tablespoon Parsley Flat leaf, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, parsley, salt and pepper, whisking well.
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes, eggs, celery and onion, using a rubber spatula to toss.
- Stir in mayonnaise mixture, again stirring gently with rubber spatula.
- Enjoy!
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