Creamy Dill Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Creamy Dill Potato Salad Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 7 medium yellow potatoes ((Just over a pound)); 2 cups water; ½ cup (45 g) carrots, thinly sliced and roughly chopped ((1 carrot)); ⅓ cup pickles, diced; ⅛ cup dill, rough chop, reserve half ((have more handy)); ⅛ cup chives, thinly sliced; ⅛ cup white sugar + ⅛ cup of water to dissolve; ¾ cup (177 ml) mayonnaise; ⅛ cup (30 ml) yellow mustard; ⅛ cup (30 ml ) pickle juice brine; 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp (15 ml ) extra virgin olive oil; Salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to season

Learn how to make a creamy dill potato salad! It is the perfect dish for summer and a tasty pairing with grilled meats and veggies at your BBQ gathering!

Dill and dill pickle flavour!

This potato salad uses yellow potatoes and thinly sliced carrots, and a dressing that has mayo and yellow mustard as the base. I have used yellow potatoes as they have a medium starch level and hold their shape well for potato salads. Dill pickles and the pickle brine gives the dressing the distinct dill pickle flavour of salty, sweet, and sour, while the fresh aromatic dill brightens the entire dish.

The salad is delightful!

Stand out of the creamy dill potato salad

There are many reasons why you will love this salad, and let me break it down for you!

The potato salad dressing is creamy yet the consistency is light and thin. I have used “Hellman’s Real Mayonnaise” but feel free to substitute with a low-fat version. For a thicker and more pronounced egg flavoured dressing, use Japanese mayonnaise as it uses egg yolks rather than whole eggs in the mayo.

The potatoes are cooked through but not mushy, and hold their shape with every bite. There are few vegetables added to the salad to focus on the potatoes, while the carrots provide a nice crunch and pop of colour. Yellow mustard gives the dressing a light yellow hue and also sharpness to the dressing. The alternative is to use Dijon mustard if you do not have yellow mustard. The dill pickle and the brine gives the dressing a distinct taste, while the fresh dill brightens the entire dish. As a time-saver, you can make this dish ahead of time and keep in the fridge.

Helpful tools for the potatoes and carrots

I have used the Instant Pot to steam the potatoes with the skin on. Then while the potatoes are still hot, I used a spoon to peel the potato skin easily. Having an Instant Pot has been a great kitchen tool (read about ‘why you need the Instant Pot‘), as I can add the potatoes in the pot, set the timer, and step away. The Instant Pot is timed for “7 minutes” on the steam mode and it turns out every time. I have used medium-sized potatoes, but if you are using large potatoes, I would cut the potatoes in half. You will get the same results using a pot to boil the potatoes. Just keep an eye on the potatoes and take them out as soon as they are cooked through. The potatoes should hold their shape in the salad. To get thinly sliced carrots, it is best to use a peeler. Otherwise, cut the carrots by hand.

The creamy dill potato recipe is a keeper!

When I think of potato salad, I think potlucks and BBQs. It is always a crowd pleaser!

I have made this creamy dill potato salad for many years, so the recipe is tried and true. I finally got around to posting the recipe.

Family and friends normally ask how I made this salad and even ask to take home any leftovers, so it is another indication of how incredible it is. The dressing for the potato salad also works well with cabbage for a creamy coleslaw.

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