Description
A simple, creamy potato salad made with just three ingredients, perfect for summer BBQs and quick to prepare. This recipe delivers a comforting, crowd-pleasing side dish with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) classic mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and cut 2 pounds of Yukon Gold or red potatoes into bite-sized chunks, about 1 to 1.5 inches pieces.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 12-15 minutes. Start checking at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them sit for a few minutes to steam off excess moisture until warm but not hot.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Gently fold the warm potatoes into the creamy dressing using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, being careful not to mash the potatoes.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 2-3 hours, to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Avoid using starchy russet potatoes as they tend to break down and make the salad mushy. Let potatoes cool slightly before mixing to prevent the dressing from becoming oily or watery. Chilling the salad for at least an hour is essential for flavor melding. If the salad feels dry after chilling, stir in a teaspoon or two of milk or extra sour cream to refresh creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 3
Keywords: potato salad, creamy potato salad, summer BBQ, easy potato salad, 3-ingredient potato salad, picnic side dish