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🥔✨ Old-Fashioned Creamy Dill Pickle Potato Salad ✨🥔
Creamy. Tangy. Crunchy. Comforting.
This classic potato salad is bursting with nostalgic flavor and that irresistible zesty kick from dill pickles. It’s the kind of dish that shows up at family gatherings, summer barbecues, and holiday tables — and always disappears first. One bite takes you straight back to grandma’s kitchen. 💛
If you love bold flavor, creamy texture, and a little pickle punch… this one’s for you!
🌿 A Little History Behind the Dish
Potato salad has been a comfort food staple for centuries, with roots tracing back to European kitchens before becoming a beloved American classic. Over time, families added their own twists — mustard, eggs, mayo, and of course… dill pickles.
This version leans into that old-fashioned, homestyle flavor that’s rich, tangy, and deeply satisfying.
🧺 Ingredients
🥔 For the Salad:
- 2½ lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best)
- 3 large eggs, hard-boiled & chopped
- ¾ cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice (for extra zing!)
- ½ cup finely diced onion (white or red)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional but amazing)
🥣 For the Creamy Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, balances the tang)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Potatoes
Peel (or leave skins on for texture) and cut potatoes into bite-size chunks.
Boil in salted water until fork-tender — about 10–12 minutes.
Drain and let cool slightly.
2️⃣ Prepare the Add-Ins
While potatoes cool, chop:
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Dill pickles
- Onion
- Fresh dill
Set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Dressing
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Vinegar
- Sugar
- Garlic & onion powder
- Salt and pepper
Taste and adjust seasoning.
4️⃣ Mix It All Together
Gently fold the potatoes into the dressing.
Add eggs, pickles, onion, and pickle juice.
Mix carefully so the potatoes stay chunky and creamy.
5️⃣ Chill for Best Flavor
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is even better!).
This allows the flavors to blend beautifully.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
✔ Perfect with grilled chicken, burgers, or ribs
✔ A must-have for picnics & potlucks
✔ Delicious on its own as a comfort meal
✔ Tastes even better the next day
💛 Why Everyone Loves This Recipe
✔ Creamy but not heavy
✔ Tangy with the perfect pickle crunch
✔ Classic, comforting, and nostalgic
✔ Easy to make with simple ingredients
✔ Crowd-pleasing favorite for all ages
🌟 Final Thoughts
This old-fashioned potato salad is more than just a side dish — it’s a memory on a plate. Creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, it’s the kind of recipe people ask for again and again. Once you make it, it’ll become a staple in your kitchen too. 🥰
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