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Ina Garten Potato Salad

Ina Garten potato salad is a simple recipe with layers and layers of fabulous flavor that come together quickly and do not disappoint. Serve warm or cold!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat recipes, Ina Garten Recipes, Potato Salad Recipes, potato side dishes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 203kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds small white potatoes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk well shaken
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill chopped
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped

Instructions

  • Place the potatoes (3 pounds) and 2 tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender when pierced with a knife. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then place the colander with the potatoes over the empty pot and cover with a clean, dry kitchen towel. Allow the potatoes to steam for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (1 cup), buttermilk (1/4 cup), Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons), whole grain mustard (2 tablespoons), dill (1/2 cup), 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Set aside.
  • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in quarters or in half, depending on their size. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. While the potatoes are still warm, pour enough dressing over them to moisten them. Add the celery (1/2 cup) and red onion (1/2 cup), 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Toss well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

  1. Cooking The Potatoes: This potato salad uses an interesting technique for getting the potatoes just right. First, boil the potatoes for your potato salad and then reduce the heat to simmer. After 10-15 minutes, place hot potatoes in a colander and cover with a clean dry kitchen towel to steam. This method gets the consistency just right but don’t forget to salt your water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/12 of the recipe | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg