Two Ingredient Dill Potato Salad (great for picnics!)
Posted: 06/26/2015
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This two ingredient dill potato salad could not be easier to make! Perfect for those last minute picnics. Bonus: No mayo.
You read right – 2 ingredient dill potato salad.
As in, “Oh no, I have to bring a side dish to this picnic and I have no time or energy.”
We’ve all been there. Pretty much every time I get invited to anything I’m there. I don’t know why – I love to cook and bake but as soon as I have to consider timing it, transporting it, and making something that will please a large crowd, my mind goes blank. BLANK.
But we all know potato salad is a winner at any and all picnics, especially 4th of July picnics. Independence day! What better way to gain independence than making a salad that only involves two ingredients.
Hello freedom! Freedom to sit down and watch your kids play in the backyard. Freedom to sip on some wine. Freedom to shower! Whatever you want, because you won’t be slaving away in the kitchen with picnic prep.
Make this dill potato salad, easy baked beans, and burgers. Party perfection. No one said entertaining had to be fancy, especially not on the 4th of July.
Ready for the secret to this dill potato salad? It’s Greek Yogurt Dip! As you know, I partner with Sabra and I’ve teamed up with them to create this easy peasy dill potato salad.
All you need are these two ingredients: cooked diced potatoes and Sabra Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Dip. (PS: With only 40 calories per 2 tablespoons, this dip + some veggies has become a go-to for me when I’m in the mood for a crunchy snack.
You’ll also add salt and pepper to this dill potato salad, but those don’t count as “ingredients” because they are kitchen staples. If you have some fresh dill in your garden, a few sprigs would look pretty as a garnish for the potato salad, but the yogurt dip already has tons of great dill flavor.
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servings
Dill potato salad is double loaded with lots of fresh dill and diced dill pickles. The yogurt based dressing makes it a great alternative to traditional potato salad.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red skinned potatoes, scrubbed clean (sometimes called "red potatoes")
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 cup diced celery (2 to 3 stalks)
- ½ cup diced red onion, about ½ onion (see note)
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (I like 2%)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup minced fresh dill, more for garnish
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, more to taste
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot of cold water with 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat (covered). Reduce heat, maintaining boil. Boil for 15 minutes or until just tender. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes and the size of the cooking pot.
- Drain and let potatoes cool. When cool enough to handle, cut into bite size pieces and place in a large bowl. Add celery, onion, and chopped dill pickles.
- While potatoes are cooling, prepare dressing. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon mustard, dill, 1½ teaspoons salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Add dressing to potato mixture and stir lightly to combine
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. If desired, garnish with additional fresh dill prior to serving.
Notes
- To reduce the strong flavor of onions, soak in ice water for 10 to 15 minutes, drain well.
- Leftover potato salad will keep for three to four days in the refrigerator, if refrigerated promptly. It does not freeze well.
- Recipe updated 4/28/2022.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 281kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 1328mg, Potassium: 741mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 178IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 75mg, Iron: 1mg
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Husband’s take: Dude just isn’t a potato salad fan no matter which way you try to sell it to him. Not a huge potato fan and not a huge creamy-stuff fan.
Changes I would make: None are necessary!
Difficulty: Doesn’t “two ingredient” say it all?
Disclaimer: As a Sabra Tastemaker, I’ve been compensated for creating and sharing this recipe. All opinions are, as always, my own. I often buy Sabra products with my own money, and after visiting the headquarters and production facility last year, I fully stand behind their products. Thanks for supporting my blog by reading about brands I use and love.
Rachel Gurk says
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Beth says
WOAH! I didn’t know Sabra made other kinds of dip. I love the idea of this one!!
Gina | Running to the Kitchen says
LOVE this and totally stealing it at some point this summer because I fall victim to the mind blankness too every single time someone asks me to bring something!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Oh my goodness, this potato salad looks fantastic! Love that you only need two ingredients. I had no idea they had a Greek yogurt dip, it sounds amazing!
valerie sobus says
that is AWESOME! ( the 2 ingredient potato salad). i know potato salads generally don’t require TOO many ingredients…but i swear by the time i’ve scrubbed and cooked all the potatoes i never feel like doing much else (i’m a pretty lazy cook). i think the grilled flatbread with hummus and veggie recipe from their website sounded delicious :)
Alida says
I am in love with this simple potato salad. Definite bonus with no mayo! Using Sabra’s yogurt dip is a great idea!
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says
Creamy and delicious summer salad goodness, love the simplicity and authenticity of this recipe.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Two-ingredients potato salad – count me in! This would score some major points at any get-together this summer! Also, I can’t wait to try the creamy bruschetta dip!
Liz says
Oh, my gosh, this is such an easy AND delicious recipe! Need to pick up some Sabra cucumber dill dip!!!
Carolyn says
Okay, LOVE that this is just two ingredients, what a great way to use the yogurt dip!
suzi says
Their southwest parfait looks awesome. I make something similar, but will have to try their version, which uses hummus. Thanks for the chance!
Jeffrey says
I would like to try the S’mores Dip!
Elizabeth G. says
The Mini Apple Pies look delicious!