Jill’s Fabulous Potato Salad

It’s summer in Minnesota. Time for potato salad! I love the taste of freshly harvested potatoes, and they are even better when slathered with a tangy dressing. There are a plethora of versions of potato salad, and I’ve tried many of them. At the end of the day, I love the creamy potato salad that simply has potatoes and a tangy bite.  

Unfortunately, potatoes are one of the most heavily chemically contaminated vegetables because they are susceptible to several pests and diseases, which makes finding high quality organic potatoes tricky. If you can find them, they are deliciously wonderful! 

I’ve been working on this potato salad recipe for years, and I’ve found that this version is the most popular at potlucks. If you like chopping, you’ll love this recipe! It’s a bit of a task to chop everything for the dressing, but the taste of this salad cannot be replicated with your more convenient purchased salad. 

The secret ingredient to this salad is the pickled jalapenos. If you’re ambitious, you can pickle your own jalapenos, but I prefer to just pick up a jar at the store. Choose a kind that includes garlic with the jalapenos. I love adding the pickled garlic to this recipe because it adds the nice tangy flavor while not being overpowered by the strong raw garlic flavor. It’s perfect. The pickled jalapenos and spicy pickles cannot be substituted or left out without significantly changing the flavor of the salad. Trust me; you’ll love this!

 
Jill's Fabulous Potato Salad
Serves 12
My favorite potato salad recipe! Creamy and tangy with a hint of spice.
Total Time
35 min
Total Time
35 min
215 calories
13 g
10 g
17 g
2 g
3 g
123 g
362 g
2 g
0 g
14 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
123g
Servings
12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g
27%
Saturated Fat 3g
14%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 362mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 13g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
14%
Calcium
2%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 2 pounds red potatoes
  2. 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  3. 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  4. 1 cup finely chopped celery, finely chopped
  5. 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, finely chopped
  6. 1/2 cup finely chopped spicy pickles, finely chopped
  7. 1 pickled jalapeño, finely chopped
  8. 2 pickled garlic cloves (from the pickled jalapeño jar), finely chopped
  9. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  10. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  11. 1 lime, zested
  12. 1/8 lime, juiced
  13. 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill weed
Instructions
  1. Scrub potatoes well. Place in a medium saucepan, add enough water to barely cover the potatoes, add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or so). Turn heat on high and bring to a boil. Then, turn heat down to medium-low and boil for about 15 minutes (depending on the size of the potatoes). Use a fork to test for doneness: the fork will easily pierce the potatoes. Drain and set aside to cool. (Note: This step can be done a couple days in advance if desired.)
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  3. Chop potatoes to bite-sized pieces and add to the mixing bowl. Stir gently. Chill for several hours before serving (if you can wait that long!).
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calories
215
fat
17g
protein
2g
carbs
13g
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