Published 6/23/2022
Potato Salad in the Instant Pot!
It truly doesn’t get any easier than Instant Pot Potato Salad. There’s no boiling potatoes or eggs in this recipe because they’re both cooked right in your pressure cooker. Easy peasy lemon squeazy. Our Instant Pot Potato Salad recipe tastes like a classic potato salad made with mayo, dijon mustard, pickles, and dill. It’s the perfect bbq side and so tasty served next to grilled chicken thighs or kabobs.
What You Need
Classic ingredients for a classic Instant Pot Potato Salad. Here’s what you need! Instant Pot Duo
Idaho potatoes: we’re using Idaho potatoes, but feel free to either use russet or red potatoes.Eggs: eggs are classic and they cook right in your pressure cooker!Apple cider vinegar: ACV is our secret ingredient. The potatoes actually steam in them in the Instant Pot and it adds so much flavor.Mayo: every potato salad deserves some mayo.Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt adds a creaminess and lightens things up.Dill: always use fresh dill!Lemon: citrus brightens up all of the flavors.Pickles: chopped pickles in potato salad are the best!
How to Make Instant Pot Potato Salad
Cook Eggs and Potatoes in Instant Pot
Place the metal rack inside your Instant Pot and then add the chopped potatoes and eggs. Pour water and vinegar on top and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. When the timer goes off, quick-release the Instant Pot to let the steam out.
Chill Eggs and Potatoes
Transfer the eggs into an ice water bath and then transfer the potatoes into a bowl and into the fridge to chill. Once the eggs have chilled for 5 minutes, peel and roughly chop them. Set aside.
Make Sauce
Meanwhile, mix together the rest of the ingredients to create the potato salad sauce.
Mash and Mix
Combine all ingredients together and use a wooden utensil or potato masher to partially mash the potatoes.
Serve
Serve with more fresh dill and enjoy!
Storage
Store leftover potato salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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