Description
German potato and cucumber salad with dill dressing promises summer freshness on your plate. Crisp vegetables and tangy herbs create a delightful side dish you will crave at picnics and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil, then gently add whole potatoes. Cook for 10-12 minutes until a fork easily pierces through the center.
- Drain potatoes in a colander and allow to cool completely at room temperature, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Whisk together creamy elements like sour cream and mayonnaise in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate fresh dill, tangy lemon juice, sharp Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper, stirring until the dressing achieves a uniform consistency.
- Slice cooled potatoes into bite-sized chunks and thinly slice crisp cucumber pieces.
- Fold potato and cucumber pieces into the prepared dressing, ensuring each morsel is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the salad to a sealed container and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and optionally garnish with additional fresh dill sprigs or finely sliced red onions for extra visual appeal and subtle crunch.
Notes
- Opt for waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes to prevent them from falling apart during boiling.
- Cut cucumber into uniform slices for consistent texture and even dressing distribution.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to help the salad stay cooler and enhance flavor melding.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg