This Instant Pot potato salad cooks the potatoes and eggs at the same time, then gets tossed in a creamy deviled egg-style dressing with sweet salad cubes.
3lbs.russet potatoespeeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
1cupwater
12large eggs
1½cupsmayonnaise
½cupsweet salad cubes
1Tbsp.yellow mustard
2tsp.sea salt
½tsp.black pepper
1tsp.paprikafor garnish
Instructions
Add water and set up the pot. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside. Set a steamer basket on top of the trivet, then add the potatoes to the basket. Place the eggs on top of the potatoes.
Pressure cook. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. When the cook time is done, quickly release the pressure. Wait until the cooker has fully depressurized before opening the lid.
Cool the eggs. While the potatoes and eggs cook, prepare an ice bath. Transfer the eggs to the ice bath as soon as they come out of the pot. This stops the cooking and makes them easier to peel.
Drain and cool the potatoes. Pour the cooked potatoes into a colander and let them drain well. Set them aside to cool slightly.
Make the dressing. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet salad cubes, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well mixed.
Chop the eggs and mix. Peel the cooled eggs and roughly chop them. Add them to the bowl with the dressing, then gently fold in the potatoes until everything is evenly coated.
Chill and serve. Transfer the potato salad to a serving dish, sprinkle with paprika, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Overnight is even better.
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Notes
Timing: The total includes at least 2 hours of chilling. Allow additional time for pressure buildup and cooling as needed; the 4-minute pressure setting is not the time until the salad is ready to serve.
No Instant Pot? Boil the ½-inch potato pieces in salted water until fork-tender and hard boil the eggs separately. Drain the potatoes, cool the eggs in an ice bath, then follow the dressing and chilling steps.
Make ahead: Prepare up to 24 hours ahead and keep covered in the refrigerator. This salad gets even better after a few hours of chilling.
Storage: Keep refrigerated at 40°F or below and use within 4 days. Return to the refrigerator within 2 hours of serving, or within 1 hour above 90°F.
Do not freeze. Mayo-based potato salad does not thaw well.