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Potato Salad

Cultural Context

Potato salad is a classic American dish often served at barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings. Its origins can be traced back to various European potato salads, but the American version typically features mayonnaise and hard-boiled eggs. This dish is versatile, with many regional variations incorporating different ingredients like bacon, pickles, or herbs.

AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs waxy potatoes
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 medium onion
1/4 cup fresh dill
1/2 cup sour cream
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cucumbers

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: white potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

1

Start with the cucumber potato salad by mixing sour cream, chopped fresh dill, and a little garlic.

2

Add vinegar (pear vinegar or apple cider vinegar) to the mixture.

3

Season with Miracle seasoning, salt, and pepper, then mix until combined.

4

Prepare cucumbers by cutting them into thin slices, discarding the seeds when reaching them.

5

For the potato salad, start with Dijon mustard and mix it with canola oil to emulsify.

6

Slowly add the oil while mixing to avoid thickening the dressing too much, thinning it out with vinegar as needed.

7

Add finely chopped onion to the dressing.

8

Use Yukon Gold potatoes, boil them with the skin on, and avoid overcooking or undercooking.

9

Peel the warm potatoes and add them to the dressing while still warm, allowing the flavors to absorb.

10

Combine the cucumber salad and potato salad together for a unique dish.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

potbowlknifecutting boardspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

American Potato SaladClassic Potato Salad

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