Name: Instant Pot Potato Salad with Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 Yukon gold potatoes ((or red potatoes) peeled and cubed); 4 eggs; 4 stalks celery (sliced); 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 2 tbsp pickle juice; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp Italian flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped); 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; Extra parsley and paprika ( for topping)

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Say goodbye to boiling, draining, stove splatters, and a ton of cleanup. This Instant Pot Potato Salad with Eggs cooks right along with the potatoes and eggs, in a single pot, is done in less than 30 minutes, and requires minimal clean-up. This is the perfect party food or summer side dish!

Serving bowl with potato salad inside and a serving spoon stuck inside, next to an Instant Pot.

Original recipe: June 2019 | Updated: May 2021 and September 2025

Why You’ll Love This Potato Salad Recipe

Quick, easy, and perfectly balanced. This recipe makes potato salad irresistible.
This version gets potato salad right – fluffy potatoes, just the right creaminess, and a satisfying crunch. No overly mayo-heavy, soupy salad here.
Cook the potatoes and eggs together in the Instant Pot – fewer steps, less mess, and done in under 30 minutes. Say goodbye to boiling, draining, and stubborn stove splatters.
Even if you think you don’t like potato salad, this recipe is a game-changer and might just convert you.
Traditional methods = too many pots, bowls, and a huge clean-up.
Most potato salads drown in mayo and turn soupy, but this one doesn’t.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Potato Salad With Eggs

This is all the same ingredients as a traditional potato salad recipe, we’re just making it easier and in a fraction of the time.

Ingredients for potato salad in individual bowls lined up on a white counter.

Potatoes – Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes work best.

Eggs – If you already have a batch of hard-boiled eggs cooked, there is no need to cook the eggs with the potatoes. Simply chop hard-boiled eggs and add them to the mixing bowl along with the remaining ingredients.

Celery – Adds a nice crunch. Can be replaced with chopped pickles.

Mayonnaise – Slim down the recipe by replacing half or all of the mayo with plain Greek yogurt or use reduced-fat mayo.

Mustard – Replace the yellow mustard with a spicy or dijon mustard variety for a different flavor.

Pickle juice – Adds a saltiness everyone loves.

Apple cider vinegar – Replace with any type of vinegar, such as rice vinegar or white vinegar.

Italian parsley – finely chopped

Seasonings – Onion powder, garlic powder and paprika

Toppings – Extra parsley and paprika, just before serving

How to Make Instant Pot Potato Salad

This easy potato salad comes together in just a few simple steps.

Step 1

Pour 1 1/2 cups water into the Instant Pot and lower the trivet or steamer basket into the pot. Place potato pieces on the trivet and place the eggs on top of the potatoes.

Instant Pot with trivet inside and chopped potatoes on top, along with four eggs.

Place the cover on the pot and set the timer to 5 minutes on high pressure (use the pressure cook setting). It will take the IP some time to build up pressure before it begins cooking.

Step 2

When cooking time is done, do a Quick Pressure Release. Let the float valve drop and remove the cover.

Using a large slotted spoon, run the eggs under cold water or place in an ice bath so they stop cooking. Peel and chop the eggs.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked potatoes to a large mixing bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Add the chopped eggs and all the rest of the ingredients. Mix well.

Top view of potato salad ingredients, before they're mixed.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Why Does It Take My Instant Pot So Long To Heat Up

The time leading up to when the actual cook time begins may seem long and even confusing (“What exactly is going ON in there?!”), but this is an important part of the process! The Instant Pot is working on building up the appropriate amount of pressure at which it will be cooking the food.

And because the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker handles liquids and solids differently, and also fresh and frozen foods differently, the time the machine takes to reach the cooking stage can vary for the type of food you are cooking.

Most recipes take between 10 and 25 minutes to build up the necessary pressure before the Instant Pot begins cooking.

Recipe Notes & Tips for the Best Potato Salad

For added crunch, add 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles, pickle relish, or diced red onion.
To add spice to this salad, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly over the salad so it is touching. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before serving for best results. This dish tastes best when chilled. Sprinkle salt, black pepper and paprika over the top just before serving!
You can also top with chopped fresh parsley, chives, green onions, or crispy bacon bits.
After you’ve cracked the eggs and removed the shell, you can push them through a square-grid cooling rack to quickly and easily “chop” them.

Serving spoon holding up a spoonful of potato salad, hovering over a plate filled with the mixture.

How Much Potato Salad Per Person?

I like to plan for each person to eat up to 1 cup of potato salad when it is served as a side dish. Some will eat more, some may eat less. A typical batch of potato salad makes approximately 8 servings.

What To Serve With Potato Salad

Potato salad is a delicious summer classic and perfect side dish we love with Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, but it’s also more versatile than you may think. Read on for 27 delicious ideas about What To Eat With Potato Salad no matter where it is being served! Here’s a few ideas to get you started.

How to Store Potato Salad

Store any leftover potato salad in an airtight container and place in the colder part of your refrigerator – aka the back. Stored properly, the potato salad will be good for up to 4-5 days.

Can You Freeze Potato Salad?

Potato salad can be frozen, but the consistency will change slightly after it has been thawed.

Store potato salad in a resealable freezer bag or airtight container with little extra space and freeze for up to 4 months.

Can Potato Salad Be Made the Day Before

When stored properly in the fridge, potato salad will stay fresh for 4-5 days. It is definitely ok to prepare it the day before serving. As a matter of fact, it will give the flavors more time to combine and develop for an even more flavorful potato salad. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.

Uses For Hard Boiled Eggs

I always like to make a double batch of eggs so I can have extra on hand in the fridge.

Slice or chop hard-boiled eggs and throw them into your next chopped salad!
Make a batch of Deviled Eggs for your next gathering.
Add them to potato salad!
Eat as a healthy snack, with a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
Hand them to family members who need a delicious on-the-go breakfast.
Egg salad sandwiches are the perfect way to use up hard-boiled eggs.

Plate of potato salad next to an Instant Pot.

My Best Instant Pot Recipes

American Goulash – Easy to make, budget friendly, and always a family favorite!
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup – A classic that feels like it’s been simmering all day when it comes together in less than an hour.
Mashed Potatoes – Easier than ever and perfect for holidays or as a side dish for dinner any day of the week!
Chicken Burrito Bowls – Keep the cost of eating out at your favorite restaurant down while still enjoying its flavors.
Instant Pot Spaghetti – Cook the sauce and noodles in one pot and cut down on the stress of getting dinner to the table.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – Kids and adults will both love this classic. Plus it’s just fun to eat!

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Instant Pot Potato Salad With Eggs