Description
Simple Potato Salad is a creamy, tangy side dish with fresh vegetables and a combination of mayo and mustard, making it a perfect addition to any BBQ or family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For Simple Potato Salad:
- 2 pounds small yellow, red, or white potatoes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider, wine, or rice wine vinegar
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 medium dill pickle, finely chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (like parsley, dill, chives, tarragon, or cilantro)
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes, until tender, then place in an ice bath to cool.
- Peel and Chop the Potatoes: Peel the cooled potatoes and chop them into bite-sized chunks. Season with vinegar and salt.
- De-flame the Onions: Soak the finely chopped red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to tone down the flavor.
- Make the Dressing: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and mustard to create a creamy dressing.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the onions, celery, pickles, and optional eggs to the cooled potatoes. Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir gently.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle chopped herbs over the salad for added freshness.
- Season and Serve: Add salt and pepper to taste, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs will enhance the flavor of the salad.
- Adjust the Creaminess: Add more mayo or sour cream if you prefer a creamier salad.
- Let It Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Customize with Add-ins: Add bell peppers or green onions for more crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
