Potatoes are one of those versatile vegetables that seem to regularly make their way to every dinner table. Creamy potato soup It’s a classic for cold weather, but may feel too heavy for the hot summer months. Dill Potato Salad with Dill Pickles is the perfect summer side dish.
The humble (white) potato.
I’ll admit, I haven’t created a lot of recipes with potatoes. I recently started taking them after eating mostly sweet potatoes while recovering from an autoimmune disease. Although they don’t always get a lot of love, regular potatoes actually contain some impressive nutrients.
The humble potato is rich in fibre, potassium and vitamin B. It even contains about 30% of the daily value of vitamin C! In the past, experts have warned against eating too much of it because it is high in carbohydrates and high on the glycemic index. However, this only tells part of the story.
Recently, the conversation has changed to include a more nuanced point of view. Most of the unhealthy side effects of eating too many potatoes come from eating fried and highly processed potatoes, such as potato chips and fast food French fries. When part of a real food meal, paired with healthy fats, And protein, it can be a great addition to the diet.
Now, I’m still not going to sit down and eat a whole bowl of potatoes for lunch! But eat burgers From the grill With some fresh salad and potato salad as a side dish it is a balanced and delicious meal.
Dill potato salad with pickles
There are many ways to prepare potato salad. There’s potato salad without mayonnaise, potato salad with eggs, and even potato salad with Greek yogurt. Honestly, this recipe is very forgiving. I’ve included eggs for a protein boost and some healthy fats, but you can leave them out if you wish. If you really like dill pickles, add more for more flavor.
The sauce is a mixture of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt or sour cream. Mayonnaise gives it a thick, creamy taste, and yogurt or sour cream adds some lightness. However, if you need a dairy-free version, replace the dairy with more mayonnaise.
Either I use Homemade mayonnaise With olive and coconut oil, or a clean, store-bought ingredient. This brand Avocado oil is used instead of soybean oil and canola oil. Pickles are another way to increase the nutritional value of dill potato salad. Choose naturally Fermented dill pickles To boost probiotics!
Best potatoes to use in potato salad
Russian potatoes are an affordable classic, but I really like Yukon Gold potatoes for this. They hold their texture well and stay creamy without becoming mushy. Red potatoes also work well, as do fingerling potatoes. Feel free to use what you have.
This dill potato salad tastes best the next day after the flavors have married. If we are having a family gathering or barbecue, I will do it a day or two ahead of time. Not only does it save time in the day, it’s also tastier.
Here’s how to make your own dill pickled potato salad!
Potato salad with dill and pickles
Creamy and satisfying potato salad combines with dill pickles for the ultimate crunch and crunch. The perfect summer side dish for any get-together.
- 2 and ½ fairy Yukon gold potatoes (cube)
- ¾ cup Dill pickles (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup Pickle juice
- 3 Boiled eggs (minced)
- 2 Legs celery (soft cubes)
- ¼ cup Red onion (soft cubes)
- 2 tablespoon Fresh dill (minced)
- 2 Green onions (slides)
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until fork tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and leave to cool slightly.
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While the potatoes are still warm, sprinkle them with the pickle juice and toss gently. Leave it for 10 minutes until it absorbs the flavour.
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In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Add potatoes, chopped pickles, eggs, celery, red onion, dill, and green onions.
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Gently stir until evenly coated.
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Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition facts
Potato salad with dill and pickles
Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 296
Calories from fat 162
% Daily Value*
fat 18 grams28%
Saturated fat 3 grams19%
Trans fats 0.04 grams
Polyunsaturated fats 10 grams
Monounsaturated fat 4 grams
Cholesterol 79 mg26%
Sodium 707mg31%
Potassium 700 mg20%
Carbohydrates 28 grams9%
Fiber 4 grams17%
Sugar 2 grams2%
protein 6 grams12%
Vitamin A 223IU4%
Vitamin C 30 mg36%
Calcium 52 mg5%
iron 2 mg11%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
- Add fresh dill and chopped pickles before serving if desired.
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