This creamy dill pickle potato salad is a flavor-packed twist on the classic. Tangy dill brine, fresh herbs, and crisp pickle chips infuse the tender potatoes with bold, crave-worthy flavor. The mix of sour cream and mayo creates a luscious texture, while chopped hard-boiled eggs give the salad richness and depth.
If you love pickles, this is the potato salad for you. It's briny, herby, and perfectly creamy. A chill in the fridge before serving brings everything together—making it ideal for cookouts, potlucks, or just when you're craving something hearty and fresh.
Ingredients:
3 pounds red Idaho® potatoes
½ cup dill pickle brine
½ cup fresh dill, chopped
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 cup dill pickle chips, chopped
½ cup green onions, chopped
1 cup tiny dill snackers or cornichons, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Tools Needed
Large pot
Colander
Cutting board
Chef’s knife
Grater or microplane
Large mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoon
Instructions:
Place Idaho® potatoes in a large pot and cover with warm water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until knife-tender, 30–40 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and let them stand for 10 minutes until cool enough to handle.
Dice potatoes into large chunks and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the pickle brine over the warm potatoes, stir gently, and let sit for 2–3 minutes to absorb the flavor.
Add chopped dill, grated garlic, chopped pickle chips, green onions, tiny pickles, sour cream, mayonnaise, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix gently but thoroughly, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Cover and chill for 2–3 hours before serving for the best flavor.
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