Grandma’s Dill Pickle Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 6 medium red potatoes cooked peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles
or pickle relish
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons pickle brine
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
optional
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl combine the potatoes. red onion, celery, hard boiled eggs, dill pickles, chives, sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, and pickle brine.
- 2
Stir gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired sprinkle with a little bit of paprika. Chill until ready to serve.
Grandma’s Dill Pickle Potato Salad
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About this Recipe
Craving that classic, creamy potato salad your Grandma used to make? This dill pickle potato salad recipe brings all the sweet and tangy nostalgia right to your table, perfect for any gathering. It’s a refreshing and delicious side dish that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
What makes this particular potato salad stand out is its irresistible balance of sweet and tangy notes, harmoniously blended with plenty of chopped dill pickles and a rich, creamy dressing. It’s a tried-and-true combination that delivers comforting, familiar flavors, making it much more flavorful than your average store-bought version.
Prepare your palate for a delightful interplay of textures and flavors. You’ll enjoy tender, diced red potatoes enveloped in a luxuriously creamy dressing, punctuated by the crisp crunch of celery and the satisfying bite of hard-boiled eggs. Each spoonful offers that signature sweet and tangy zest from the dill pickles, brightened by fresh chives and dill, leaving you with a wonderfully refreshing taste.
This flexible recipe allows for easy tweaks to suit your pantry or preferences. You can swap the chopped dill pickles for an equal amount of pickle relish for a slightly different texture, ensuring that distinctive tangy bite. If fresh chives aren't on hand, a small amount of finely minced green onion can offer a similar mild oniony note, though the fresh dill is key for that authentic, bright flavor. Feel free to adjust the amount of red onion to your liking for more or less pungency.
This delightful dill pickle potato salad is the quintessential side dish for any casual celebration. It shines brightly alongside grilled meats at backyard BBQs, complements a spread at summer parties, and is always a welcome addition to potlucks and picnics.