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the best potato salad ever with dill, mayo, pickles, onions, and capers

Creamy Potato Salad Recipe

This Creamy Potato Salad Recipe combines tender potatoes, a tangy homemade dressing, dill relish, and briny capers for the perfect backyard BBQ side dish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 2-2½ lbs baby red potatoes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup whole grain mustard
  • 1 med red onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup dill relish
  • 2 tablespoon capers, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the potatoes.Add the potatoes to a large stockpot, cover with cold, well-salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender.
  • Make the dressing.While the potatoes cook, combine the mayonnaise and whole grain mustard in a large mixing bowl.
  • Build the flavor.Stir in the red onion, dill relish, capers, dried dill, and lemon juice until well combined.
  • Drain and dry.Once the potatoes are tender, drain them well and let them sit in the colander for a few minutes to steam off excess moisture. This helps the salad stay creamy, not watery.
  • Combine.Add the warm potatoes directly to the bowl with the dressing. Use a fork to gently break them into bite-sized pieces while folding everything together. Stop when the potatoes are slightly smashed and evenly coated.
  • Season and serve.Taste and adjust with kosher salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm or chill in the fridge before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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