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Fresh Dill Pickle Potato Salad Recipe with Hard-Boiled Eggs

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A fresh and vibrant potato salad featuring crunchy dill pickles and creamy hard-boiled eggs, perfect for BBQs and outdoor gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, diced into bite-sized chunks
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup chopped fresh dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow or Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain in a colander and let cool slightly.
  2. Place eggs in a separate pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 10-12 minutes. Drain and transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop cooking. Peel and chop roughly.
  3. While potatoes and eggs cook, chop dill pickles, celery, red onion, and fresh dill. Keep sizes consistent for even texture.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle juice, and sugar if using. Stir well to blend flavors.
  5. Add warm (not hot) potatoes to the dressing and gently toss to coat. Fold in chopped eggs, pickles, celery, onion, and fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust more pickle juice or mustard if desired.
  6. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. Give it a gentle stir before plating.

Notes

Avoid over-mixing to prevent potatoes from becoming mushy. If salad is too thick, add a splash of pickle juice or a teaspoon of olive oil to loosen. Boil potatoes with skin on for better texture and peel after cooking. Use crunchy dill pickles for best flavor. Chill salad for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.

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Keywords: potato salad, dill pickle, hard-boiled eggs, BBQ side dish, picnic recipe, easy potato salad

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