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Instant Pot Potato Salad

The BEST Instant Pot Potato Salad made with eggs (cooked with potatoes at the same time) in the instant pot. No steamer basket or special equipment needed.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 166 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 eggs
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard (or half dijon mustard)
  • 2 ribs celery
  • 1/4 cup red onion , chopped
  • 2 Pickles , minced + splash of pickle juice

Instructions

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  1. Add water and chopped potatoes to the bottom of the instant pot. Place the eggs on top of the potatoes. 
  2. Secure the instant pot lid and turn the valve to sealing. 
  3. Select high pressure/manual and set timer to 4 minutes.
  4. When the timer beeps, quick release the pressure. Remove the eggs to a bowl of cold water and drain the water from the pot. 
  5. Separate egg yolks from the whites of the hard-boiled eggs and place the yolks in a bowl. 
  6. Mash the yolks with a fork and then stir in the mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, a splash of pickle juice, and salt and pepper, to taste. 
  7. Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes. Chop the egg whites and add them to the potatoes along with the celery, onion, and pickles. 
  8. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. 

Notes

  • Don't have an Instant pot? Here is my traditional potato salad recipe, made on the stove. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 166kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Potassium 639mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 165IU (3%) Vitamin C 16.2mg (18%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 4.7mg (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166

% Daily Value*

Calories 166kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 360mg 15%
Potassium 639mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 165IU 3%
Vitamin C 16.2mg 18%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 4.7mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.