Description
A recipe for creamy potato salad featuring smoked salmon, fresh dill, and capers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus extra for garnish
- 8 oz cold smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold, salted water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well and let them cool slightly until you can handle them. Cut the warm potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- While the potatoes cool, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Stir the red onion, capers, and chopped dill into the dressing mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the warm potato pieces in a large bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the potatoes and gently toss to coat.
- Allow the salad to cool for 15 minutes so the potatoes absorb the flavor.
- Gently fold in the chopped smoked salmon and the chopped hard-boiled eggs, if using. Add more dressing if the salad seems too dry.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with extra fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes; they hold their shape better than starchy varieties.
- Add the smoked salmon just before serving or chilling to keep it from breaking apart during mixing.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 110