Creamy Red Potato Salad with Pickles
This Creamy Red Potato Salad with Pickles offers a flavorful twist on the classic recipe. Packed with tangy pickles, fresh herbs, and a rich, creamy dressing, it's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs red potatoes scrubbed and cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup dill pickles finely chopped
- 1 medium shallot finely minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper finely diced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot of salted water for about 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are just fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly. Once the garlic is cool enough, mash it into a paste using a spoon or knife.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, mashed garlic, chopped dill pickles, shallot, bell pepper, fresh dill, parsley, and pickle juice.
- Add the warm potatoes to the bowl and gently fold them into the dressing, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- If desired, garnish with additional fresh herbs or more diced bell pepper for a pop of color.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- For best results, cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces before boiling them. After draining, lay them out on a baking sheet to cool. This helps them dry out and prevents the salad from becoming too watery.
- This salad tastes even better when made a few hours in advance—overnight in the fridge is ideal.
- You can easily double or triple this recipe to feed a larger crowd.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 366mgPotassium: 929mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 645IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
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