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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Dill Pickle Potato Salad

    Modified: Oct 18, 2023 Published: Feb 12, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. 1 Comment

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    4.50 from 12 votes

    This dill pickle potato salad recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. It's creamy, tangy, crunchy, and smooth with eggs, pickles, potatoes, and more. Enjoy it this summer with your next BBQ!

    Recipe: $3.68 | Per Serving: $0.37 | Servings: 10

    a white bowl of dill pickle potato salad in front of a window.

    My mom always made a huge batch of this pickle potato salad for family gatherings and even purchased a huge bowl specifically to hold the many servings needed. For reference, her potato salad bowl is about 4 or 5 times the size of an average large mixing bowl.

    If that doesn't tell you how much we loved eating it growing up, I'm not sure what would, haha.

    She was not a fan of mayonnaise and always added mustard to help hide the taste. This is why recipes like this potato salad with pickles and her easy egg salad are both creamy and tangy.

    From the tender potato chunks to the acidic pickles and shredded egg in every bite this potato salad is simply perfect. We love to add onions to it for a nice crunch, but feel free to omit them if desired. It tastes great either way!

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🔪 Instructions for Dill Pickle Potato Salad
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • ⏲️Make Ahead Instructions
    • Instant Pot Potato Salad
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Side Dish Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's very simple. We don't need a lot of ingredients or process steps to make this recipe turn out great. Pair with summer favorites like Oven Baked Brats or Honey Orange Glazed Ham for the holidays.
    2. You can scale it up or down. Make a large batch for a party or reduce it down to a few servings.
    3. The pickle taste isn't overwhelming. This dish would be great for pickle lovers and non-pickle lovers because the flavor is present but subtle and not too overpowering. Perfect for everyone to enjoy together!

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredient Notes:

    Dill pickle spears- Truthfully, you can dice up any dill pickle (hamburger sliced, whole, spears, etc.), but these pickles will add a nice flavorful crunch to our salad.

    Pickle juice- Reserve a little pickle juice from the jar. This will keep our potato salad from feeling dry and help to incorporate a little more flavor throughout. If you still have juice left over, try our Pickle Lemonade!

    Hard boiled eggs- You will need some hard boiled eggs for this recipe. Check out my Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs for a fool proof recipe!

    Russet potatoes- Always russet. They give the best texture and consistency throughout the salad. Other potato varieties like red or yellow will not work nearly as well.

    White or Yellow Onion- This is an optional ingredient but one that we all love. When making potato salad for the kids, we usually portion out a few servings without onion into a mixing bowl and then just mix onion into the remaining portion for the adults.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🧾 Substitutions

    Dill pickle relish. If desired, you can skip the chopping and simply use dill pickle relish instead. This will give you much smaller chunks of pickles and save you a little effort.

    Potatoes. I love russet potatoes because they soften enough to break down a little when stirred, which I feel totally adds to the overall texture of this potato salad recipe. Letting the potatoes chill in the fridge or cold ater will help them to break down less when stirred.

    🔪 Instructions for Dill Pickle Potato Salad

    Step 1: Wash and peel your potatoes.

    Step 2: Boil until fork tender in a large pot of water and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Then dice into .5-1inch-sized cubes.

    Step 3: Place diced potatoes in a bowl with grated eggs.

    Step 4: Add the mayonnaise, mustard, paprika, onion, and chopped pickles.

    Step 5: Add in one tablespoon of pickle juice.

    the ingredients needed to make dill pickle potato salad in a mixing bowl.

    Step 6: Mix well and add more if desired.

    dill pickle potato salad mixed in a large glass bowl.

    Step 7: Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to chill for at least an hour before serving.

    Step 8: Garnish with additional paprika before serving.

    a white bowl filled with dill pickle potato salad and garnished with paprika.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Potato Salad Recipe Tip- Adjust mayo, mustard, and pickle juice to your taste preferences for color and flavor. Incorporating more or less of these ingredients is totally fine.
    2. Why Use Pickle Juice? Pickle juice adds creaminess and enhances flavors. Its saltiness complements other ingredients, elevating the salad's taste.
    3. Egg Shredding Tip. Instead of chopping eggs, try shredding them with a cheese grater. This method yields a creamier texture, especially with the yolks pulverized. Trust me, the extra effort is worth it for a superior potato salad!

    ⏲️Make Ahead Instructions

    Prepare in Advance: If time permits, I recommend boiling the potatoes and eggs hours if not a day in advance, and keeping them stored in the fridge. This makes the process a lot quicker and keeps your potato salad from feeling too warm.

    Chill Before Serving: After assembling the salad I recommend storing it well covered in the fridge for 1-2 hours prior to serving so that it has time to chill. This is also important for helping the flavors to blend together nicely.

    Instant Pot Potato Salad

    Cut down on dirty dishes by learning how to make potato salad with Instant Pot!

    Egg Prep with Instant Pot: Utilize your Instant Pot for quick and easy egg preparation by following the 5-5-5 method for hard-boiled eggs.

    Potato Prep with Instant Pot:

    1. Preparation: Wash, peel, and cube the potatoes.
    2. Cooking Process: Cook the potatoes in the Instant Pot for 1 minute on High Pressure with a Quick Pressure Release.
    3. Cooling Step: Rinse the cooked potatoes under cold water to halt the cooking process.
    4. Salad Assembly: Proceed to combine the potato salad ingredients as directed below.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Refrigeration Duration: This dill potato salad recipe can stay fresh for approximately 2-3 days when stored in the refrigerator.

    Storage Method: Ensure it is well covered and placed in an airtight container to maintain its quality.

    Note on Separation: Note that the salad may separate over time. Before serving, thoroughly stir it to redistribute the ingredients evenly.

    Room Temperature Caution: Avoid leaving potato salad at room temperature for more than 2 hours to prevent food safety issues.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Is potato salad dairy free?

    Yes, this potato salad recipe is 100% dairy free as mayo is made with eggs and not milk. None of the ingredients in this recipe normally contain dairy, so it's perfectly safe fo those avoiding dairy.

    Can potato salad be frozen?

    I do not recommend freezing potato salad- ever. The consistency and textures when thawed are not the same as when the potato salad is freshly made.

    Can potato salad be made the day before?

    Yes. Feel free to prep this salad the afternoon or evening before an event and keep it well stored in the fridge. It should taste wonderfully and be nicely chilled in time for serving.

    Serving bowl of dill pickle potato salad, more in large bowl in background.

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    If you tried this Dill Pickle Potato Salad, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

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    4.50 from 12 votes

    Dill Pickle Potato Salad

    This dill pickle potato salad recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. It's creamy, tangy, crunchy, and smooth with eggs, pickles, potatoes, and more. Enjoy it this summer with your next BBQ!
    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Chill 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 192kcal
    Cost Recipe $3.68 / Serving $0.37
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    Equipment

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    • Wooden Spoon
    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Large Pot

    Ingredients

    • 4-5 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced ½-1 inch cubes ($1.38)
    • 6 large boiled eggs, shredded ($0.90)
    • ½ cup mayonnaise ($0.45)
    • 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard ($0.06)
    • 1 teaspoon paprika ($0.08)
    • 1 small onion, diced (about ½ cup) ($0.46)
    • 3 spears dill pickles, chopped small (about ½ cup) ($0.33)
    • 1 Tablespoon pickle juice ($0.02)
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    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Wash your potatoes well and peel them if desired. Place in water. I like to chop mine before boiling but you can do them whole and chop after.
    • Boil potatoes until a fork can easily pierce through them. About 20-25 minutes for whole potatoes.
    • Drain and rinse potatoes in cold water to stop the cooking process.
    • When the potatoes and chilled enough to safely handle, dice into .5 inch cubed pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
    • Shred your hard boiled eggs with a cheese grater and place them in the bowl as well.
    • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, paprika, onion, and chopped pickles to the bowl too.
    • Add in one tablespoon of pickle juice and stir well to combine. Taste and if desired, add a little more pickle juice.
    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap andplace in the fridge to chill for at least one hour before serving.
    • Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika before serving.

    Notes

    Adjust Ingredients: You can easily adjust the amount of mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle juice to suit your taste preferences and desired color of the salad. Adding pickle juice can make the salad creamier and add a pleasant saltiness.
    Grated Eggs: Instead of chopping the eggs, try shredding them on a cheese grater. This method creates a creamier texture, especially when the yolks are thoroughly grated.
    Storage: Your dill potato salad can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. Make sure it's well-covered and give it a good stir before serving.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1scoop | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 116.2mg | Sodium: 246.8mg | Potassium: 432.7mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 1.2g | Vitamin A: 56.2IU | Vitamin C: 5.7mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.4mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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    1. Chrissy says

      September 03, 2023 at 11:55 pm

      My grandma made this potato salad her entire life. She passed it to my Mother and she passed it to me. Not many people seem to know of it but it is my favorite! I have never shredded the egg but I am definitely going to give it a try.i think it sounds like a great idea. I also found that instead of white or yellow onion I like to add chopped green onions once in a while.

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