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Crispy potato salad with crunchy vegetables in a bowl

Crispy Potato Salad With Crunch in Every Bite

This crispy potato salad combines tender potatoes with crunchy vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for meal prep and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt for boiling water
  • 3 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 4 radishes thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped, or 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Method
 

  1. Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart.
  2. Drain the potatoes in a colander and spread them out on a baking sheet to cool completely. This helps prevent them from becoming mushy when mixed.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, fresh dill, and black pepper until smooth. Set the dressing aside.
  4. Once the potatoes are cool, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped celery, red onion, and sliced radishes.
  5. Pour the dressing over the potato and vegetable mixture. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until evenly coated, being careful not to crush the potatoes.
  6. If using, fold in optional add-ins like chopped hard-boiled eggs or crumbled bacon at this stage.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.