Classic Deviled Egg Potato Salad (Print Version)

Enjoy a creamy, tangy side dish with potatoes and deviled egg flavor, ideal for picnics or festive gatherings.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until just fork-tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath, peel, and chop.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Add cooled potatoes, celery, green onions, and chopped eggs to the bowl. Gently fold until evenly coated with dressing.
05 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with additional smoked paprika and chopped chives or parsley.
07 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for optimal flavor.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The tangy zip of deviled eggs transforms traditional potato salad into something you’ll want seconds of.
  • It stays creamy and flavorful even after chilling, so leftovers are just as delicious as the first bite.
02 -
  • I once rushed the cooling step on the potatoes and ended up with mush—take your time, it’s worth it.
  • Chopping the eggs too coarse changed the texture; finer pieces blend better with every forkful.
03 -
  • Don’t skip cooling the potatoes before mixing—warm potatoes absorb too much dressing and lose their shape.
  • Using just a bit more smoked paprika on top draws eyes and compliments every time.
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