Description
German-style dill potato salad combines tangy vinegar and fresh herbs for a classic side dish. Crisp potatoes and zesty dressing make you crave more with each refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) potatoes, baby, halved
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons dill, fresh, chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 g) onion, red, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup (50 g) celery, diced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in generously salted water, simmering at medium heat for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender without breaking apart.
- Carefully drain potatoes and allow to cool completely at room temperature, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Create a creamy dressing by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, tangy mustard, white vinegar, chopped fresh dill, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Dice cooled potatoes into uniform bite-sized cubes, ensuring consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Finely chop red onion and crisp celery into delicate, thin pieces to distribute flavor evenly.
- Gently fold potato chunks, red onion, and celery into the prepared dressing, ensuring each piece is lightly coated without mashing the ingredients.
- Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for minimum 60 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and develop a rich, cohesive taste profile.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.
Notes
- Opt for waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and ability to hold their shape after boiling.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure consistent flavor and texture in every bite of the salad.
- Cool potatoes completely before mixing to prevent the mayonnaise from breaking and becoming oily, which can make the salad look unappealing.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for a lighter, dietary-friendly version that still maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg