🥗 Potato & Egg Salad: Simplicity and Delight! 🍅🥚
A hearty, colorful salad bursting with creamy potatoes, tender eggs, and a punchy homemade vinaigrette!
This Potato & Egg Salad is the perfect marriage of creamy, tangy, and fresh! Whether you’re prepping a summer picnic, planning a light dinner, or simply want a feel-good lunch, this vibrant dish brings both comfort and nutrition to your table.
Tossed in a flavorful parsley-garlic dressing and topped with ripe tomatoes and optional avocado slices, this recipe is proof that the simplest ingredients make the most delightful meals.
✨ Ingredients
🌿 Homemade Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
🥗 For the Salad
- 5 potatoes, boiled and cut into chunks
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 1 ripe tomato, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado (optional), sliced or cubed
👩🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Whisk the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Whisk until creamy and emulsified.
2️⃣ Layer the Salad
In a large serving bowl, add the boiled potatoes, chopped tomato, onion, and avocado (if using). Pour the vinaigrette over the top and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
3️⃣ Top with Eggs
Arrange the quartered hard-boiled eggs over the salad. Sprinkle with extra parsley or cracked black pepper for a finishing touch.
4️⃣ Chill & Serve
Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy every creamy, herby bite!
💡 Tips & Variations
- Make it lighter: Swap half the mayo for plain Greek yogurt.
- Add crunch: Sprinkle with chopped celery or cucumber.
- Extra kick: Add a dash of smoked paprika or chili flakes.
- Meal prep magic: This salad holds up beautifully for 1–2 days in the fridge!
Nutrition (approx. per serving)
- ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
- ❄️ Chill Time: 15–30 minutes
- 🔥 Calories: ~300 kcal per serving
- 🍽️ Serves: 4–6
This Potato & Egg Salad is comfort food with a refreshing twist. Creamy, zesty, and loaded with fresh produce, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to all season long!
