Health

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Potatoes are one of those versatile vegetables that are a regular presence on every dinner table. Creamy potato soup is a great cold-weather dish, but it may feel too heavy for hot summer days. Dill Potato Salad with Dill Pickles is the perfect summer side dish.

humble (white) potato

I admit I haven’t made tons of recipes using potatoes. I mainly ate sweet potatoes while treating an autoimmune disease, but I recently started eating them. Even though they don’t always get a lot of love, regular potatoes actually pack some impressive nutrients.

The humble potato is actually rich in fiber, potassium and B vitamins. It even contains about 30% of your daily intake of vitamin C! In the past, experts have warned against eating too much of it because of its high carbohydrate content and high glycemic index. But that’s only part of the story.

Recently, the conversation has changed to include a more nuanced perspective. Most of the unhealthy side effects of consuming large amounts of potatoes come from consuming fried and highly processed potatoes, such as chips or fast food french fries. Eating it as part of a real food meal along with healthy fats and proteins can be a great addition to your diet.

Now I’m not going to sit still and eat a whole bowl of potatoes for lunch! But eating a grilled burger with a side of fresh salad and potato salad is a balanced and delicious meal.

Dill Potato Salad with Pickles

There are so many different ways to make potato salad. There is also potato salad without mayonnaise, potato salad with eggs, and potato salad with Greek yogurt. And honestly, this recipe is pretty generous. I’ve included eggs and healthy fats for protein, but you can omit them if you prefer. If you really like dill pickles, add more for more flavor.

The dressing is a combination of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt or sour cream. Mayonnaise gives it a thick, creamy flavor, while yogurt or sour cream adds a little lightness. However, if you need a dairy-free version, replace the dairy with mayonnaise.

I use homemade mayonnaise with olive and coconut oil, or clean store-bought ingredients. This brand uses avocado oil instead of soybean oil and canola oil. Pickles are another way to boost the nutrition of dill potato salad. Choose naturally fermented dill pickles for a probiotic boost!

Best Potatoes to Use in Potato Salad

Russets are an inexpensive, classic potato, but I really like Yukon Gold potatoes for this. The texture holds up well and stays creamy without becoming mushy. Red potatoes work well too, as do fingerling potatoes. Feel free to use what you have.

This dill potato salad tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to marry. If I’m planning a family gathering or barbecue, I’ll prepare it a day or two in advance. Not only does it save time on the day, but it also tastes better.

Here’s how to make your own dill pickle potato salad!