Classic Deviled Egg Potato Salad (Printable)

Zesty potato salad combines deviled eggs and creamy dressing for a memorable side at any gathering.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 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 the pan, remove from heat, and let eggs sit for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool thoroughly, then peel and chop.
03 - In a 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, diced celery, sliced green onions, and chopped eggs to the dressing. Gently fold ingredients until evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed to suit flavor preferences.
06 - Transfer the finished salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle extra smoked paprika and chopped chives or parsley over the top.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving to develop full flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy dressing is like a secret handshake between classic deviled eggs and potato salad that will surprise your taste buds.
  • Every bite delivers both tangy and earthy flavors, making it an irresistible dish for gatherings, big or small.
02 -
  • Adding hot potatoes to the dressing makes it watery, so always let them cool before mixing.
  • Chilling the salad transforms the flavors—rushing this step really dulls the zing.
03 -
  • Don’t skip the ice bath for eggs—it makes peeling easy and keeps the yolks bright.
  • A sprinkle of smoked paprika on top is more than garnish; it’s the signature flavor boost.
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