This rich Sour Cream Potato Salad has just the right amount of tang!
It may have originated in Germany, but potato salad is one of the great side dishes in American culture. If there is an outdoor barbecue or picnic, it’s a safe bet that somebody is making potato salad. Even if it’s just a small picnic for two, potato salad is probably going to be on the menu. That’s why everyone needs to have this recipe, which produces potato salad that’s extra creamy but still has its signature zing.
You might think that the most important part of the recipe is the potatoes, but the truth is that it’s everything else that matters. With this recipe, you’ll get both sour cream and mayonnaise to make the potato salad thicker and creamier than any potato salad you’ve had before. At the same time, the onions, mustard, cayenne, and any other spices you feel like adding give the potato salad its signature zest. In other words, this recipe is the best of both worlds; it’s creamy and packs a punch.
Is This Sour Cream Potato Salad Healthy?
With the combo of sour cream plus mayonnaise, this may not be the healthiest potato salad recipe out there. The duo will certainly add a fair amount of fat and calories to the dish. But that doesn’t mean you should throw the baby out with the bath water; there are some nutritional benefits to this recipe, too. Potatoes provide plenty of vitamin C, potassium, and other nutrients, while the green onions and celery also help contribute to your daily dose of veggies. All in all, though, consider this dish something to enjoy in moderation.
Dealer’s Choice In Potatoes
This recipe calls for four pounds of potatoes, but the type of potatoes is entirely up to you. As mentioned, the key to the recipe isn’t so much the potatoes; it’s everything else. If you only have one type of potato available, you can make it work.
Yukon Gold potatoes have long been a popular variety to use for potato salad. But red potatoes, new potatoes, or fingerling potatoes—any variety that can be considered a bit more waxy in texture—will work. This means that russet potatoes may not be the best choice, as they are very starchy and prone to disintegrating. Just keep in mind that if you like this recipe, you can experiment with different types of potatoes each time you make it until you find the perfect fit.
How To Make Ahead And Store
If you’re preparing potato salad ahead of time, don’t mix in the dressing until right before serving. With any leftovers, keep them in the fridge in an airtight container for around 3-5 days.
Serving Suggestions
As a side dish, you can serve sour cream potato salad with just about anything. That includes any type of steak, like this Keto Steak With Garlic Butter or this Grilled Cauliflower Steak. Potato salad is an obvious choice anytime burgers are on the grill, too. That means you can pair sour cream potato salad with a Cajun Burger or even a Black Bean Burger. The same is true for hot dogs, especially if you decide to go all out with a Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes
- 2 medium ribs celery diced
- 4 green onions white and light green parts chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until they are tender enough to be pierced with a knife (around 15 minutes), then drain.
- Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut into cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed potatoes with the diced celery and chopped green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss until everything is well coated. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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