I really like potato salad. I think I always have. My husband on the other hand enjoys it occasionally, but it has never been his favorite. After we had been married for a while, I figured out why he did not like it all that much. He hates mayonnaise or Miracle Whip. It is one of the things he really dislikes. I dislike Miracle Whip, but mayonnaise works great for many things in my opinion. I eat it on my sandwiches, in potato salad, coleslaw, and even on my hot dogs. So, I have never figured out why my husband dislikes it so much, when it is so good.
He said the main reason is that it is just like eating fat and oil. He thinks that is what it tastes like. Well, I will agree that it is not the healthiest food to eat, but it is really good.
Even though I think mayonnaise works best in many things, I have had to adapt some of my recipe to his taste. And that would be with less mayonnaise in them. Potato salad is one of those that I have adjusted to the way he likes. And actually I have found that I like it this way better also. It is a nice subtle mayonnaise taste, but not overwhelming. The sour cream in it gives it a nice creamy texture.
My other trick on potato salad is to drizzle the warm potatoes with pickle juice or vinegar. I know this sounds strange, but it works great. I read this tip in a Cook’s Illustrated magazine several years ago and tried it. If you do this the flavor of the vinegar/pickle juice absorbs is slightly more pronounced than it is if you stir it into the dressing part.
I then refrigerate the potatoes. If the potatoes are cold when you stir the dressing on the do not break apart as much. It gives you a better texture for your potato salad.
This recipe is a basic recipe and several ingredients have options. We like Dijon mustard, but you may prefer regular yellow mustard. So, use what you like.
Sour Cream Potato Salad
A delicious twist on a classic potato salad.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs of potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾ inch or so chunks. I like using Yukon gold potatoes because I think they hold up better in a potato salad.
- 1/3 cup of pickle juice or red wine vinegar- really either works, I use whatever I am in the mood for. They both give it a slight tang that we enjoy
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup minced pickles, we like dill, but sweet would work also
- 1 tablespoon of mustard , we like Dijon, but yellow works too
- 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped coarsely
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes in boiling water until done. Usually about 10-12 minutes.
- Drain.
- Carefully toss the warm potatoes with vinegar or pickle juice, whichever one you choose, and a little salt and pepper. I probably use about 1 ½ teaspoon salt, but that is a guess.
- Spread on a cookie sheet and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and pickles together.
- Place in a large bowl and add cold potatoes and eggs.
- Stir carefully.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 376Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 719mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 9g
Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.
That sounds tasty! I have actually never made potato salad before. Maybe it’s about time to give it a try.
Potato salad light on the mayo, sounds worth a try. Thanks~!
That sound good! I too am a lover of dill pickles in my potato salad. I’ve never made it before, because I like my moms and can’t get it quite like it… but I’m gonna have to try yours. Thanks for the tip!!
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That’s weird, it’s like I was typing your post! My husband is the same way with one exception, he won’t ever TRY potato salad. He won’t eat pasta with white sauce either LOL I have also used the pickle juice trick, in fact I did a whole post on pickle juice uses a while back. Nice to meet you!
I’ve been on the lookout for a good potato salad recipe, this one really sounds tasty!
My favorite potato salad is my mom’s – she works with the potatoes while they are warm too. Makes a big difference, IMHO.
Oh this sounds wonderful! I have to make this!!
I am totally with your husband I loathe and detest mayonaise, salad cream, any kind of thousand island dressing or ranch. I wish I did because believe me it is hard finding a sandwich in a shop without one or the other on it.
I never thought I would eat Potato Salad in my life until my mother in law introduced me to a shop bought one. From Lidl, Vitakrone Potato Salad (do you have Lidl in the US, it is very similar to ALDI). It is yogurt based, light, lower in fat and almost healthy. There is a version with creme fraiche which is wonderfully creamy but about twice the calories so I generally don’t buy it. However I may have to give your recipe a try and maybe switch the mayo to yogurt instead. Thanks for the idea.
I LOVE cream cheese potato salad! I got my recipe from P. Allen Smiths garden home and its delicious1 I will def try yours. my potato salad people MAKE me bring to family gatherings lol. so i will try this one next
I try to make potato salad with yogurt instead of mayo since my son is allergic to eggs but it does not taste as good. Any help is appreciateed.