Description
Creamy dill potato salad whispers summer’s comfort with each cool, herby bite. Perfectly seasoned potatoes mingle with fresh dill, promising a side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) baby potatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Seasonings and Dressing Components:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in generously salted water, simmering until easily pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully drain potatoes and allow to cool completely at room temperature, preventing excess moisture.
- Create a creamy base by vigorously blending mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Dice cooled potatoes into uniform bite-sized cubes to ensure consistent texture and easy consumption.
- Incorporate finely chopped red onion, freshly snipped dill, and delicate chives into the prepared dressing.
- Gently fold potato cubes into the herbed mixture, ensuring each piece receives an even coating without breaking the delicate potato pieces.
- Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before serving chilled.
- Prior to presentation, optionally garnish with additional fresh herbs for enhanced visual appeal and aromatic complexity.
Notes
- Adjust potato texture by choosing waxy varieties like Yukon Gold for a creamier, more cohesive salad that holds dressing better.
- Rinse chopped onions in cold water to reduce sharp bite and create a milder, more balanced flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, swap half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to decrease calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Enhance herb freshness by adding chopped dill and chives just before serving to preserve vibrant color and prevent wilting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 242 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg