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Herbed Potato Salad

Herb potato salad with red potatoes tossed in a light, creamy dressing with fresh dill, parsley, and chives. Cubed potatoes are boiled until tender, cooled, then mixed for a garden-herbs summer salad 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: 390

Ingredients
  

red potatoes
  • 3 lb red potatoes cubed
mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
sour cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
fresh dill
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill chopped
fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
fresh chives
  • 0.25 cup fresh chives chopped
lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Boil and cool the potatoes
  1. Boil the cubed red potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. You should be able to pierce them with a fork with little resistance.
  2. Drain the potatoes and spread them out to cool until no longer hot. Letting them cool helps the dressing stay creamy instead of thinning.
Make the light herb dressing
  1. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. The herbs should be evenly distributed with no dry mustard pockets.
Assemble and chill
  1. Pour the dressing over the cooled potatoes and toss gently until coated. Stop as soon as the potatoes look glossy to avoid breaking them.
  2. Refrigerate the potato salad for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Cover it so the top stays moist and creamy.
  3. Garnish with extra herbs before serving. Add a small sprinkle on top right before serving for the brightest fresh-herb look.

Notes

For the best texture, cube the red potatoes evenly so they finish boiling at the same time. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freeze is not recommended because the creamy dressing can break after thawing. For a lighter variation, use light mayonnaise and light sour cream to reduce calories while keeping the creamy herb dressing.