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Herbed Potato Salad

Herbed potato salad with fresh dill, parsley, and chives tossed in a light creamy dressing. Cubed red potatoes are boiled until tender, cooled, then gently mixed for a springy, creamy texture.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 3 lb red potatoes
Light creamy dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 salt
  • 0.5 pepper
Fresh herbs
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh chives, chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Boil and cool the potatoes
  1. Place cubed red potatoes in a Dutch oven and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a cool surface to stop the cooking. Let them cool completely, until no longer warm to the touch.
Make the herb dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Add dill, parsley, chives, and lemon juice.
  2. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the herbs are evenly distributed and the mixture looks creamy.
Assemble and chill
  1. Pour the dressing over the cooled potatoes. Toss gently until every piece is lightly coated.
  2. Refrigerate the potato salad for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld. Cover and chill until cold and slightly set.
  3. Garnish with extra herbs before serving. Add a small pinch of dill, parsley, or chives and serve chilled.

Notes

Pro tip: Cool the potatoes fully before tossing so they don’t turn gummy. Store covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days; freeze is not recommended because the dressing can separate. For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt in place of some mayonnaise (swap up to half) while keeping the sour cream for the creamy texture.