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Bowl of creamy potato salad garnished with herbs

Creamy Potato Salad

A quick, comforting creamy potato salad made with tender new potatoes, mayonnaise, salad cream, chives, and dill, perfect for potlucks and picnics.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 kg new potatoes, scrubbed clean and cut into bite-size chunks Use waxy varieties for best texture.
  • 1/3 cup full fat or light mayonnaise See notes for substitutions.
  • 3 tablespoons full fat or light salad cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 teaspoons salt Plus more to taste.
  • to taste black pepper Freshly ground.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Put the cubed potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water and add 2 teaspoons of salt.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook until a fork slides into the potatoes easily, about 10 to 15 minutes depending on size.
  3. Drain the potatoes well in a colander. Return them to the bowl and let them cool for a few minutes so they’re still warm but not steaming.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, salad cream, chopped chives, dried dill, and a good grind of black pepper until smooth.
  2. Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes. Toss gently so the dressing coats each chunk. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve right away or chill in the fridge until needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Best served slightly warm or chilled. Refrigerate within two hours of making and store in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days. For a lighter dressing, swap half the mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt; for vegan use, choose vegan mayonnaise and vegan salad cream.

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