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This Pressure Cooker \/ <\/em>Instant Pot Potato Salad <\/em><\/strong>is a one-pot recipe that cooks the diced potatoes and hard-boils the eggs at the same time. With a flavorful, creamy, and a bit tangy dressing, this is the PERFECT easy potato salad recipe! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Potato salad is a classic summer dish that\u2019s always perfect for a barbecue. And with an Instant Pot \/ Pressure Cooker, potato salad takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. Not to mention it\u2019s a one-pot recipe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This recipe pairs well with BBQ Baby Back Ribs<\/a>, Pressure Cooker Kalua Pork<\/a>, and Hawaiian BBQ Chicken<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Update<\/strong>: Summer is here, and we\u2019re making Instant Pot potato salad more than ever. We\u2019ve updated this post to answer more of your questions to ensure that your potato salad is a winner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n This Potato Salad recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n My favorite part about this pressure cooker potato salad is that you can cook the potatoes and hard boil the eggs at the same time!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Place the peeled and diced potatoes in a steamer basket in the pressure cooking pot, then gently nestle the eggs on top. (No need to crack them, just take them from the carton to on top of the potatoes.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cook for 4 minutes on high pressure, use a quick release, then remove the lid for perfectly hard-boiled eggs and tender potatoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While the potatoes are cooking, make the potato salad dressing. I like to mix up the dressing ingredients right in the bowl I\u2019ll serve or store my potato salad in. Add the cooled potatoes and eggs, mix everything together, and there\u2019s no need to dirty another dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take the eggs to an ice water bath to cool and allow the potatoes to cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, I know people have strong <\/em>feelings about potato salad dressing. (Duke’s Mayonnaise or Hellmann’s, anyone?) <\/p>\n\n\n\n The great thing about my method is that you can adapt it to work with your favorite mayo and seasonings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My dressing is a traditional potato salad recipe, based on how my mom made hers. Fresh parsley adds freshness and a bit of green to the dish, while pickle juice is the secret to zippy, tangy potato salad dressing. I usually go with French\u2019s yellow mustard for the most classic flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I like to use reduced-fat mayonnaise, which makes the dressing a bit healthier. (Of course, you can use whatever mayonnaise you have on hand and your favorite flavor of mustard.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many readers have shared their favorite alterations to this potato salad recipe, so feel free to experiment with any of these great dressing mix-ins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What if I don’t have a steamer basket: <\/strong>If you don\u2019t have a steamer basket, you can still make this Instant Pot potato salad! However, your potatoes may not have the same firm texture you\u2019ll get with a steamer. Your second-best bet is to pile the potatoes in a pyramid on top of the trivet that came with your Instant Pot\/ Pressure Cooker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What size to cut the potatoes: <\/strong>To avoid overcooked potatoes, be sure to cut your potatoes to a uniform size. Don\u2019t cut the potatoes any smaller than 1-inch pieces, as they can turn gummy in the pressure cooker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The type of potato you use for this recipe matters! <\/strong>The best potatoes for Instant Pot potato salad are Russets (aka Idaho potatoes). Yukon golds and red potatoes will also work well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These potatoes are starchy and dry, so they cook up nice and firm in the pressure cooker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other potato varieties may contain more water, which means they\u2019re more likely to turn into mush under pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes! I feel like this pressure cooker potato salad <\/strong>tastes best when it\u2019s chilled in the dressing for several hours. I like to make it in the morning or late the night before, and pop it in the fridge. Then the mess is cleaned up when you\u2019re ready to eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re really planning ahead, you can make this potato salad up to 2 to 3 days before serving. (Keep in mind, the texture of the potatoes will change the longer they sit.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, you can keep the cooked potatoes and unpeeled hardboiled eggs in the fridge for up to 5 days. Then you can mix up the dressing and assemble the salad the day you serve it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 You can save this potato salad for up to 3 days in the fridge.<\/strong> It\u2019s best to store this Instant Pot potato salad in an airtight container in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freezing isn\u2019t a great option, as the potatoes will not defrost well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As long as you cut the potatoes to the same size, you can easily double or half the potato salad ingredients. <\/strong>There\u2019s no need to change the pressure cooking time in either case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This easy pressure cooker potato salad is a perfect side dish for grilling favorites like chicken<\/a>, steak<\/a>, or burgers. I also like to serve it with Easy Grilled Lemon Pepper Pork Chops<\/a> from Barbara Bakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking for more classic summer sides? <\/strong>Rely on your pressure cooker to make some more of our most popular Instant Pot side dish recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n See all of our Instant Pot Side Dish Recipes<\/a> and more of our favorite Summer Instant Pot Recipes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to Make Potato Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Make Homemade Potato Salad Dressing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dressing Flavor Variations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Common Questions about Pot Potato Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Type of Potato to Use for Potato Salad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Can You Make Potato Salad Ahead of Time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Store Instant Pot Potato Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can This Recipe Be Doubled or Halved?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What to Serve with Instant Pot Potato Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
More Easy Pressure Cooker Side Dish Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n