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Sour Cream Lemon Potato Salad

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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This recipe for sour cream lemon potato salad swaps the mayo for the bright tastes of a creamy citrus dressing, and baby potatoes means no peeling!  Now that’s a side dish winner all the way around.

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We do love a potato salad around here! But we don’t so much love peeling a ton of potatoes to get us some, and while we love mayo in other things (I heart you, BLT sandwich) we don’t love it in potato salad.

So here comes our sour cream lemon potato salad to the rescue! Can we first please discuss how adorable baby potatoes are?

baby potatoes

They come in all different colors, and you can use any or all of them in this recipe. The smaller they are the more I love ’em…and because they have such smooth, tender skins, there is zero peeling involved. AND, they cook up super fast. You rock, baby potatoes!

How To Make Sour Cream Lemon Potato Salad

Start by giving those baby potatoes a nice scrub, and then simmer them up in salted water until they are tender.

Once the potatoes are cooked, it’s time for the dressing! There’s something about swapping the mayo out for sour cream (and yes, you can use the regular version or the low-fat version) that lightens and brightens the potato salad deliciousness.

Side note: whenever a recipe calls for measuring out something thick (like sour cream) or sticky (like molasses or honey) I go straight for my beloved adjustable measuring cup.

adjustable measuring cup

You can set it to whatever measurement you need, and then the bottom of it twists up so that every bit of whatever creamy or gooey ingredient you are using goes in the recipe instead of staying stuck in the measuring cup. Hey, it’s the little things!

Back at the dressing, you are going to stir that sour cream into your bowl of cooked baby potatoes, and then drizzle in some lemon juice and lemon zest, a little chopped fresh dill, and for just a bit of sass, some chopped up shallot.

Give it a taste, add some salt and pepper if you think it needs it…and you’re done!

TIPS FOR MAKING SOUR CREAM LEMON POTATO SALAD!

How do I know when the potatoes are done?

You want the potatoes to be nice and tender, so after about 10 minutes, scoop one out with a slotted spoon and stick a paring knife into it. The knife will go in easily when they are done.

What is lemon zest again?

Lemon zest is the peel of the lemon, which is full of bright flavor! But you want to make sure you get super light shavings of it since it is packed with so much taste, and I love a microplane zester for this quick job (and it also works great on parmesan cheese as well!)

What’s the best way to juice a lemon?

There are a million juicers out there, but my favorite is this citrus juicer you’ve probably spotted at your friendly neighborhood bar. Cut your lemon (or lime!) in half, pop it in the juicer, give it a squeeze and you have lemon juice – with no seeds getting in the way!

Does this potato salad need to be chilled?

Yes and no! You can either eat it up right away at room temperature, or you can pop it in the fridge for a couple of hours if you are a chilled potato salad type of person.

This potato salad is a great side for grilled chicken or steak or seafood, but I’m also here to tell you that I could happily eat a bowl of it for lunch all by its delicious self. Happy potato salad making!

OTHER POTATO SALADS WE LOVE TO TOSS!

  • Shrimp Potato Salad. A delicious one bowl seafood potato salad supper!
  • Potato Salad with Bacon and Parsley. You didn’t think I was going to forget the bacon, DID YOU?
  • Crispy Chimichurri Potato Salad. Tangy, spicy, crispy, yes!
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Sour Cream Lemon Potato Salad

Sour Cream Lemon Potato Salad


  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie
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This recipe for sour cream lemon potato salad swaps the mayo for the bright tastes of a creamy citrus dressing, and baby potatoes means no peeling!  Now that’s a side dish winner all the way around.


Ingredients

  • 4 cups baby potatoes, rinsed well
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • Juice and zest from ½ lemon
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
  • Sea salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Simmer until the potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes.  Drain and run under cold water until cooled.
  2. Cut into halves (you can leave any very small ones whole) and place in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add sour cream and toss until coated.
  4. Add lemon juice and zest, dill and shallot and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. You can either serve this immediately, or you can chill it down in the fridge for several hours if you like your potato salad cool!

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1182.7 g617.5 mg4 g2 g0.2 g19.5 g2.8 g2.8 g11.3 mg

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on May 23, 2021

Good for: Father's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Lent, Picnic Food

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  1. Martha in KS says

    May 24, 2021 at 11:53 am

    I’ve made Sour Cream & Dill Potato Salad for years – especially when I had my deli/catering business. It uses half sour cream/half mayo & unpeeled red-skin potatoes. I love citrus & think your use of lemon sounds delicious. I’ll be making this soon.

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    • Kate Morgan Jackson says

      May 27, 2021 at 10:00 am

      Yum! I have nothing agains mayo, but there’s something about sour cream that is just so delicious!

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Hi, I’m Kate! I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover. I’m so glad you’re here!

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