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Creamy Red Potato Salad

This creamy red potato salad blends tender baby potatoes with tangy pickles and fresh herbs for a quintessential California cookout side.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 229

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds (907 g) small red potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or dill pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
  • 1/4 cup (58 g) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard Dijon or whole grain also work
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped about 1/3 cup
  • 1 to 2 medium dill pickles, finely chopped about 1/3 cup
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover them by about 1 1/2 inches. Stir in salt, using about 1 teaspoon for every quart of water.
  2. Set the pot over high heat and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Boiling too vigorously can make the potatoes bump into each other and crack apart. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a fork slides into a potato with little resistance.
  3. While the potatoes cook, prepare an ice bath by filling a medium bowl with ice cubes and cold water.
  4. Drain the cooked potatoes and immediately transfer them to the ice bath. Once they are cool enough to handle but still warm in the center, remove them and cut into bite-sized chunks. Place the chunks in a large bowl, sprinkle with the vinegar, and season lightly with salt.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add the dressing, celery, pickles, parsley, dill, and chives to the potatoes. Fold everything together gently with a spatula, being careful not to break up the potatoes too much.
  7. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. If you have time, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If your potatoes are large, cut them into uniform chunks before boiling to ensure even cooking.
Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream to cut calories while keeping a tangy, creamy base.
For a lighter, more herbaceous finish, stir in an extra tablespoon of chopped dill right before serving.
This salad is best served slightly chilled or at room temperature, and it pairs well with burgers, barbecue, or grilled chicken.

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