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Instant Pot Potato Salad

Creamy Instant Pot Potato Salad for Effortless Summer Gatherings

Discover this Instant Pot Potato Salad, a creamy and tangy side dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds Russet Potatoes Chopped into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.5 cups Water For cooking in the Instant Pot
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles Chopped into bite-sized pieces
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Pickle Juice Or white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can use fresh garlic for stronger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Or fresh onions in moderation
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional smoky paprika for added flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • steamer basket
  • medium bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and chop the russet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
  2. Pour 1½ cups of water into the Instant Pot and insert the steamer basket.
  3. Fill the steamer basket with the chopped potatoes and place three eggs on a metal trivet above them.
  4. Lock the Instant Pot lid and set it to high pressure for 4 minutes.
  5. Chop the dill pickles into bite-sized pieces.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth.
  7. Release the pressure from the Instant Pot and remove the eggs, placing them in ice water.
  8. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
  9. Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into 1-inch pieces.
  10. In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, and diced dill pickles, then fold in the creamy dressing.
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For easy cleanup, always use a steamer basket in the Instant Pot. Adjust ingredients as needed for personal preferences.

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