Description
Grandma’s Dill Pickle Potato Salad is a delightful and creamy side dish that brings nostalgia and flavor to any gathering. This tangy potato salad features tender red potatoes, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing that perfectly balances sweetness and acidity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium red potatoes (cooked, peeled, and diced)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 stalks of celery (chopped)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
- 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles (or pickle relish)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons pickle brine
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, red onion, celery, hard-boiled eggs, dill pickles (or relish), and chives.
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, and pickle brine until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and stir gently until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate the potato salad for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Fresh ingredients enhance flavor; opt for crisp veggies. Customize by adding diced bell peppers or olives for extra crunch. Chilling time improves taste; make it a day in advance for best results.