Hey all!! Guess what?!!! 😀 I was cordially invited, by a dear sweet friend, to join in on a fun “Secret Santa” type of event for bloggers, just like the Secret Recipe Club that I do once a month! Michaela, of “An Affair From The Heart“, kindly invited a small group of us to get together and participate in a summer event making another blogger in the group’s recipe! The names are all assigned secretly, so no one knows who they have until “reveal day”! It’s so much fun, and a fantastic way to meet other bloggers and get to make and share one of their recipes! 😀
I was secretly assigned to Candi, of “The Devilish Dish“, who’s just a cutie patootie from Oklahoma….(“Oooooooklahoma where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plains!…”!!) Sorry, I could NOT resist! I always sing that when I hear “Oklahoma”, and it always makes me smile! 😀
–>You sang it too, I know you did! 😀 <–
Candi is smart and sassy, and I instantly adored her! I’m sure you will, too! 😀 She’s married to her high school sweetheart, and has a beautiful daughter and fur baby that all keep her very busy now that she’s a stay-at-home mom! 😀
I’m originally from the midwest, so I was extra surprised and happy to have been assigned to someone that reminds me of home! And this time of year always means…Graduation parties! Graduations, family reunions, barbecues in the backyard, hog roasts, picnics in the park, and Memorial weekend and Labor Day bashes! So I was on the hunt for a recipe to complete our own first picnic of the season! 😀
I was making some BBQed ribs that day, and was in need of a great potato salad that tasted fantastic, but didn’t require a ton of ingredients. I LOVE potato salads of all kinds. Fancy-schmancy, to traditional, Amish-style, I just love them all! 😀 So I was thrilled beyond to see that Candi had a Dill Potato Salad that was an absolutely PERFECT FIT for the day! It was just what I was so hoping to find! 😀
Since I’m the only one who adores potato salad, I cut the recipe back to just 4 servings. Hey, I wanted to have it around for a few days. 😉
Since 2 of my potatoes were much larger than the little guy, I just cut those in half so that they would all cook evenly through.
Next I made up the sauce so that all of the ingredients could make friends!
Though Candi’s recipe doesn’t call for it, I did add just a teensy bit of fresh lemon juice. It was a tad tart the first day but still awesome, but the second day, OMG, the leftovers were phenomenal. So if you add it, only add about a tsp. and let it mellow out.
Who says a watched pot never boils…? 😉
For this type of potato salad, I like to cut the potatoes into nice big chunks! 😀
Deliciously creamy, topped with fresh summer green onions straight from the garden!
Not only did this make for the perfect side dish for our picnic, but it would also be THE go-to recipe for large crowds this time of year!! Cooking for a crowd isn’t easy, (I know, I used to cater), and it can get ungodly expensive, too! So this dish fits the bill extremely well, in that, it not only tastes phenomenal, but it’s one to make for a large group for all kinds of summer functions because it doesn’t take a ton of expensive ingredients! You will not only want to make this for your own family barbecue, but those out there that need to make a dish in quantity, will also definitely want to save this recipe!
It’s simple, but loaded with flavor, easy to make, with already-on-hand pantry ingredients.
Now THAT’S summer lovin’ perfection!!! 😀
The perfect side for a picnic on the deck next to the lake!
Thank you so very much, Michaela, for inviting me!
I hope that you all enjoyed as much as I did!
Be sure to check out Candi’s other recipes at The Devilish Dish!
*This dish was served with my Rib Shack-Style Barbecued Ribs!
Recipe adapted from The Devilish Dish.
- 1½ lbs. red potatoes
- ½ cup mayo
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 Tbl. dried dill weed
- 2-3 large green onions, snipped
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp. course ground black pepper
- Scrub potatoes and place in a large pot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and cook until potatoes are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool in an ice water bath until potatoes are cold, about 5 minutes. Leaving skins on, cut into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed and green onions in a bowl and stir until blended. Season well with salt and pepper. Pour mayo mixture over potatoes and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Still slightly crisp: 15 minutes
Soft but still a bit al dente: 20 minutes
Soft all the way through: 22-25 minutes
**These times may vary according to size of potatoes. If your knife goes through with no resistance, it's done all the way through. A little resistance and a lot of resistance defines the second and first cooking times.
*Be sure to check out all of the other fantastic recipes made by the group! If you see a recipe that you like, just click on it, and it will take you straight to the recipe! Enjoy! 😀
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This was fantastic! I didn’t have red potatoes and used just plain russets. I also cooked my potatoes in my Instant Pot… so quick and easy. Thank you!
This looks awesome! What do you think about adding bacon? Would it go with the other flavors? Thanks!
Oh, bacon would be a wonderful addition, Jessica! Go for it! 😀
Try adding pickle juice to the dressing gives it a little zing
This isn’t my recipe, Darlene. This was an event where you make another blogger’s recipe for fun. 😀 *I always add pickle juice to mine, though. 😉 😀 See one of my potato salad recipes here: http://wildflourskitchen.com/2014/04/08/old-fashioned-mustard-potato-salad/ .
Well it isn’t summer, but it has been in the 70’s here in Colorado! So a Sunday BBQ I planned and this potato salad went perfect! Simple and delicious. I used fresh dill and wow! Thank you for a wonderful potato salad recipe!!
You’re very welcome! Can’t wait for beautiful weather to finally make it out this way! 😀
I love potato salad! Such a perfect summer food. And the addition of dill sounds fresh and wonderful! Can’t wait to try this one!
Hope you enjoy! I love adding dill, too, so this was an easy choice and went beautifully with the ribs! 🙂
I am in love with this potato salad! It’s always my favorite thing to eat at a bbq. I have to try this recipe; love the addition of the dill!
Potato salads are my weakness, too! Love them any which way, and this one is super easy and quick to make! Gotta love that! 😉 😀
Seriously drooling. I LOVE homemade potato salad, and this one looks perfect.
Thanks, Sarah! I could’ve scarfed that whole bowl all by myself in one sitting!
This potato salad looks phenomenal! We love dill, so I know this one will be a hit over here!
I so hope you all enjoy, Brandi! 😀
Yum! Nothing says summer more than a good potato salad! This is a great choice to share at a cookout!
Thanks, Sandra! I made it as soon as the event started for our very first picnic! 🙂
This looks like the perfect recipe to use for a cookout. I’m like you, I love all kinds of potato salads and I love the addition of lemon. I love those vinegary potato salads too. Can’t wait to try this!
Thanks, Michelle! It was quick, easy and loaded flavor! Can’t beat that! 😉 😀
You picked a great recipe! My husband has very strong opinions about potato salads that he likes, and dislikes. I think this is one he would LOVE!
Oh, I so hope so, Kris! My hubby is the same way! Most he doesn’t like at all. VERY picky!!
Just in time for picnics and BBQ season, great recipe!
Thanks, Lori! 😀
I need to make this IMMEDIATELY. It looks so good! And—as you can tell by the recipe I chose of yours—mayo + dill makes me happy!
We’re dill lovers here, too! Fresh or dried, so long as it’s in there, we’re happy! 😉 😀
Must try! 😀
You’ll really like it, Christine! 😀
Thanks for making this! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
We really did! Thanks so much for the recipe! 😀
Dill is one of my favorite herbs – I can’t wait to try this out. Also, gives me an excuse to go on a picnic or throw a BBQ asap! 😉
It sure helped us out in a pinch! And what would a picnic be without tater salad?! 😉 😀
I love this!!! Making it for sure for the next BBQ! Great flavors!!!
It really was delicious! 😀
Kelly, LOVE this!! I can’t WAIT to try it! Candi is an amazing cook, I have eaten at her house many times, so I can say that first hand! 🙂
I wish at that time I could’ve done more for her, but it was a very bad time for us. It sure helped out though, and tasted awesome! You’ll really like it! 🙂