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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 <\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to Make Homemade Potato Salad Dressing<\/h2>\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\nThe great thing about my method is that you can adapt it to work with your favorite mayo and seasonings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMy 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
Dressing Flavor Variations<\/h3>\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
Chopped dill pickles <\/li> Diced celery<\/li> Dijon or flavored mustards<\/li> Jalape\u00f1o peppers (or substitute pickled jalape\u00f1o juice for pickle juice for a bit of a kick)<\/li> Vinegar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nCommon Questions about Pot Potato Salad<\/h2>\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\nWhat 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 <\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat Type of Potato to Use for Potato Salad?<\/h2>\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\nThese 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 <\/figure>\n\n\n\nCan You Make Potato Salad Ahead of Time?<\/h2>\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\nIf 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 <\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to Store Instant Pot Potato Salad<\/h2>\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\nFreezing isn\u2019t a great option, as the potatoes will not defrost well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can This Recipe Be Doubled or Halved?<\/h2>\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 <\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat to Serve with Instant Pot Potato Salad<\/h2>\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\nMore Easy Pressure Cooker Side Dish Recipes<\/h2>\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