Description
Cool cucumber and potato salad delivers summer freshness with tangy dill dressing. German-inspired side dish brings crisp textures and zesty herbs that complement grilled meats or stand beautifully alone on summer picnic tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby potatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Immerse baby potatoes in generously salted water, simmering until easily pierced with a fork, approximately 10-12 minutes, then thoroughly drain and allow to cool completely.
- Create a velvety dressing by vigorously blending sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and finely chopped dill in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Delicately incorporate the cooled potato chunks, thinly sliced cucumber rounds, and finely chopped green onions into the creamy dressing, ensuring each ingredient is uniformly coated.
- Enhance the salad’s flavor profile by sprinkling kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify, creating a refreshing and harmonious dish best served chilled.
Notes
- Opt for waxy potatoes like fingerlings or new potatoes for the best texture and flavor retention.
- Use Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to sour cream and mayo for a lighter dressing.
- Slice cucumbers thin to help them absorb the creamy dressing and distribute flavor evenly.
- Pat potatoes dry after boiling to prevent watery dressing and ensure better coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg