Description
Potato salad is a quintessential side dish, perfect for picnics, potlucks, barbecues, and summer gatherings
Ingredients
delicious Dill Pickle Potato Salad with ease:
- 2 lbs Yukon gold or red potatoes, cubed
- ¾ cup dill pickles, chopped
- ½ cup celery, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
Dressing:
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- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- ¼ cup pickle juice (from the jar)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Potatoes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and cook until they are fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become mushy.
Step 2: Drain and Cool. Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and let them cool slightly. You want them to be cool enough to handle, but not completely cold.
Step 3: Make the Dressing. While the potatoes are cooling, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
Step 4: Assemble the Salad. In a large bowl, combine the slightly cooled potatoes, chopped dill pickles, finely diced celery, finely diced red onion, and chopped fresh dill (or dried dill).
Step 5: Toss with Dressing. Pour the dressing over the potato salad ingredients.
Step 6: Mix Gently. Gently toss everything together until the potatoes and other ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to overmix, or the potatoes may break down.
Step 7: Chill and Serve. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to chill completely.
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Step 8: Enjoy! Garnish with extra fresh dill, if desired, and serve cold as a side dish.