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Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Dill Pickle Potato Salad is a lightened up potato salad made for dill pickle lovers. Greek yogurt based and loaded with potatoes, dill pickle brine, chopped dill pickles, dill relish and fresh dill. 

I finally had my first crazy, super viral video on Facebook a couple of weeks ago when I shared my Dill Pickle Chicken Wings. And it only further cemented my belief that dill pickles are having a moment right now.

They are everywhere. And honestly, people are LOVING them. So I thought, why not add dill pickle to MORE things?

The BEST Potato Salad

Dill pickle is a common ingredient in most potato salad recipes but this Dill Pickle Potato Salad has a few other dilly additions that make it even better!

What ingredients do you need to make Dill Pickle Potato Salad?

Unlike most potato salads that are mayo based, this Dill Pickle Potato Salad is greek yogurt based. There is still mayonnaise, but half the amount of the yogurt. This combo makes it tangy and creamy without being too heavy.

Dressing for potato salad

For the dill portion of the recipe it is loaded. There are chopped dill pickles, dill pickle relish, dried dill and for just a splash more dill, I add some of the dill pickle brine.

Tips for making the best Potato Salad:

Potato salad is a BBQ classic for a reason. Over the years I have come up with a few tips that I think will help you make the perfect potato salad.

Tip #1: Cook the potatoes until they are fork tender and then use a potato masher to mash them slightly. You don’t want to make mashed potatoes but the contrasting texture between mashed and whole pieces of potatoes is fabulous.

Slightly mash potatoes for the best potato salad

Tip #2: Add the vinegar (or in this case pickle brine) to the potatoes when they are HOT. This allows them to absorb more of the flavor.

Tip #3: Make it a day ahead of time. That way there is less to do right before dinner/bbq/picnic. I also love doing it the day before because it gives the flavors a chance to develop.

How do you make Dill Pickle Potato Salad?

Step #1: To make dill pickle potato salad, boil potatoes in a pot of water until they are fork tender and drain them. Once they are drained, add the dill pickle brine, relish and dill pickles and mash together slightly while the potatoes are still warm.

Dill Pickle Potato Salad is a lightened up potato salad made for dill pickle lovers. Greek yogurt based and loaded with potatoes, dill pickle brine, chopped dill pickles, dill relish and fresh dill. 

Step #2: In a separate bowl whisk together the greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, garlic, salt and pepper. Then pour over the potatoes.

Step #3: Mix well and let chill for at least 1 hour to give the flavors a chance to develop. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.

A heaping spoonful of potato salad

I just know that this Dill Pickle Potato Salad is going to be the hit at all of our summer BBQs and potlucks this summer. One bite and I think you’ll be making it all the time too!

Looking for other Dill Pickle Recipes? 

Deep Fried Pickles

Fried Pickle Burger

Tartar Sauce

Dill Pickle Dip

Dill Pickle Potato Salad is a lightened up potato salad made for dill pickle lovers. Greek yogurt based and loaded with potatoes, dill pickle brine, chopped dill pickles, dill relish and fresh dill.  #dillpickle #potatosalad #bbq #potluck #vegetarian #glutenfree #salad #potatoes #sidedish

And check out these recipes to make your BBQ/Potluck the hit of summer: 

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Dill Pickle Potato Salad is a lightened up potato salad made for dill pickle lovers. Greek yogurt based and loaded with potatoes, dill pickle brine, chopped dill pickles, dill relish and fresh dill. 

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Dill Pickle Potato Salad. Greek yogurt based and loaded with potatoes, dill pickle brine, chopped dill pickles, dill relish and fresh dill. 
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 316 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 6 medium russet potatoes diced
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle brine
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 hard boiled eggs chopped
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 tablespoon fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh dill for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Boil potatoes in a large pot of water until fork tender, 5 - 7 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer warm potatoes to a bowl. Add in pickle brine, chopped pickles and relish. Use a potato masher to mash slightly. There should be some creamed potatoes and some chunks of potatoes.
  • Add in eggs.
  • In a small bowl whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, granulated garlic, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over potatoes and mix until well combined. Cover and let chill for at least 1 hour. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh dill and more chopped pickles if desired.

Notes

Nutrition facts not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 43.5gProtein: 19.1gFat: 7.7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 344mgFiber: 5.4gSugar: 10.2g
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Keywords: bbq, dill pickle, potato salad, potluck, Vegetarian

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    Catherine
    June 29, 2022 at 4:18 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been saving so much pickle brine that when I saw this recipe I actually boiled the taters in half water, half brine! Then I continued with the recipe…oh my goodness, pickle lover favorite now, must make more! Thank you!!!

    • Reply
      Deseree
      June 29, 2022 at 9:42 pm

      Oh my goodness, Catherine!! I have to try boiling in half water/half brine next time. What a genius idea! Glad you enjoyed this! :)

  • Reply
    Evelyn
    March 28, 2020 at 12:15 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for the awesome recipe.

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