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A close-up of a creamy Potato Salad with Peas and Dill, garnished with hard-boiled eggs in a white bowl on a light background.
Layla

Potato Salad with Peas and Dill

This vibrant potato salad combines tender potatoes, sweet peas, and fresh dill in a creamy, tangy dressing, making it the perfect refreshing side dish for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 343

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Salad
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1.5 cups Frozen Peas thawed
  • 4 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped, divided
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion finely diced
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 0.75 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground, or to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cook the Potatoes and Peas
  1. Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy. Drain thoroughly and let cool slightly in the colander for about 10 minutes to allow steam to escape.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the thawed frozen peas and cook for 1 minute. Immediately drain and transfer the peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve their bright green color. Drain well after 2-3 minutes.
  3. Finely dice the red onion. Chop the fresh dill, dividing it into two equal portions – one for the dressing and one for garnish/final mix-in.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a large bowl (the one you'll use for the salad), whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, 0.75 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and half of the chopped fresh dill until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Add the slightly cooled, drained potatoes, blanched peas, and diced red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together with a large spatula until the potatoes and vegetables are evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the potatoes.
  2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably 2-3 hours, to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, stir gently and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with the remaining fresh dill.

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, make sure your potatoes are perfectly cooked – tender but firm. Overcooked potatoes will result in a mushy salad. nThis potato salad is even better the next day after the flavors have had more time to meld in the fridge. nFeel free to swap apple cider vinegar for white wine vinegar, or add a pinch of sugar to the dressing if you prefer a slightly sweeter note.