 A simple potato salad with lots of fresh dill. An incredibly tasty side salad to add to your lunch or dinner.
DILL POTATO SALAD
I first tried dill potato salad when I was at art college.
I would often visit a local deli at lunchtime for a cup of soup and I could never resist a small tub of their coleslaw or potato salad.
The potato salad was something else. I'd never tasted anything like it before. It was potato salad but so much better.
When I asked what it was that gave it that incredible flavour they said dill and I've added it to my potato salad ever since.
You really must try it.
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WHAT POTATOES SHOULD I USE FOR POTATO SALAD?
I like to use baby potatoes to make potato salad, but any waxy potato would do.
You don't want a starchy potato as it would be too soft and fluffy. A potato salad is much nicer if the potato is soft but on the firm side and glossy.
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KEEP THE SKINS ON!
Don't remove the skins.
It's a lot of faff and the skins contain a lot of nutrients, so it's crazy to peel them.
The potato salad looks a lot more interesting with the skins on, so that's another win.
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FRESH DILL IN POTATO SALAD
Fresh dill is the star of the show in this potato salad. It brings all the flavour to the party.
Dill is sometimes known as dill weed although it is definitely not a weed.
It's actually part of the celery family.
Oh, it's wonderful stuff and smells glorious. You do have to use fresh dill for this potato salad to get that sensational flavour and all that gorgeous colour.
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SPRING ONIONS IN POTATO SALAD
Onions really lift the flavour of a potato salad.
I often add red onion, but my favourite onion addition has to be spring onions, which are also known as scallions.
They have a softer flavour than other onions but still add that little kick.
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TIPS FOR THE BEST POTATO SALAD
- Choose a waxy potato.
- Leave the skin on the potatoes.
- Cut the potatoes into even-sized pieces.
- Boil or steam the potatoes until soft but firm.
- Rinse under cold water until the potatoes are cold. This will stop the cooking and wash off the starch, leaving you with glossy, firm potatoes.
- Gently pat the cooked and rinsed potatoes with kitchen paper to get as much water off as possible.
- Use lots of fresh dill and chopped spring onions.
- Season well with salt and pepper.
- Add your favourite mayo. We like Hellman's vegan mayo.
also try Vegan Macaroni Salad (quick and creamy)
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WHEN TO SERVE POTATO SALAD
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- In your lunch box with a green salad and onion bhajis
- With your sandwich, wrap or toastie
- With quesadillas and salsa
- On the side with a burger
- On the side with a hot dog and corn on the cob
- On your salad
- With Vegan Sesame Bagel Pizza
also check out Kid- Friendly School Lunch Plan for Vegan Kids
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HOW TO MAKE DILL POTATO SALAD
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📖 Recipe
Dill Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 500 g baby potatoes (or other waxy potatoes), cut into chunks
- 6 spring onions sliced
- 20 g fresh dill chopped
- pinch salt and pepper
- 4-5 tablespoon vegan mayo
Instructions
- Once your potatoes are steam or boiled until tender and rinsed until cold, pat them dry with kitchen paper and pour them into a large bowl.
- Add the chopped spring onions and dill.
- Add the mayo and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well and taste to see if it needs more salt or pepper.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can keep this potato salad in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Potato salad can be frozen in a freezer bag or airtight container for 2-3 months. To defrost it, leave it in the fridge overnight and give it a good stir before serving.
Dannii says
I love anything with dill and this potato salad looks epic.
Unknown says
Such a simple yet delicious poatato salad. I love the dill and spring onions, especially for a fresh kick. Thanks for sharing!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
What a simple but so delicious side salad! I love dill, I think it really adds a lot to a dish!
Pris says
Dill really intensifies the deliciousness of vegetables, it's an enhancing taste. This salad seems very flavorful!
Two Healthy Kitchens says
Such a perfectly simple yet completely delicious potato salad! Just ideal for picnics, or alongside grilled meats or deli sandwiches. I mean, really, when WOULDN'T this be great?!? Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Anonymous says
I love potato salad. I usually add yogurt but never dill. I must try that. Jill
Jill says
Love, love love this potato salad! Jill x
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Awww thanks Jill. It's my absolute favourite too!
Edith says
I want to sincerely thank you for publishing a potato salad recipe that doesn't use raw red onions or celery, neither of which I can eat. I don't use mayo ever so I subbed greek yogurt. I thought the salad was a little flat and definitely needed more salt. Usually I'd add lemon juice to bring the flavor up but I'm out so I added about a tbsp of mirin, which did the trick.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh excellent and yoghurt is definitely a good swap for mayo. I have reduced my salt over the years, just from a health perspective, but feel free to add more if you are making any of my recipes to suit your palate/
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes you could serve this on so many different occasions and with so many different meals.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I agree with you, it really boosts flavour.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes I agree, it adds so much flavour
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Yes me too. It's fabulous in coleslaw too.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes they work so well. I hope you try it
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Yes yoghurt is definitely lighter and give it that bit of a tang. Do try the dill.
Sam says
Love the addition of dill, it gives it a really good flavour.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes I love dill in potato salad and coleslaw. It give them both a wonderful flavour.
Cassie says
40g of dill?? Is this a typo or am I an idiot??
Jacqueline Meldrum says
The recipe calls for 20g of fresh dill, the fresh herb, but if you are using dried then of course less.