Texas Potato Salad

If you haven't tried a Texas-style potato salad, you're missing out. Think German potato salad meets traditional potato salad with a touch of Southwestern flair. A must try at your next cookout!

Ingredients:

For the Pickled Jalapeños:

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon mustard seed, optional

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

2 large jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped

For the Potatoes:

8 cups water

1 teaspoon sea salt

8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes

For the Salad Dressing:

1/2 cup Dijon mustard

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

2 tablespoons pickling juice

1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Assembly:

2 stalks celery, diced

2 green onions (green part only), chopped

1/4 cup cilantro leaves, washed and chopped

2 medium hard-boiled eggs, cut into medium chunks, plus more for optional garnish