Sour Cream and Onion Potato Salad
Sour Cream and Onion Potato Salad is a flavorful French French Receipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place potatoes in a large pot and pour in 3 qt. water to cover.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace potatoes in a large pot and pour in 3 qt. water to cover.
Add 1 cup salt and bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. (Yes, this is a lot of salt, but it’s the right amount to ensure potatoes are seasoned through and through.) Reduce heat and simmer, adjusting heat as needed, until potatoes until fork-tender, 15–20 minutes.
Scoop out ½ cup potato cooking liquid and set aside.
Drain potatoes in a colander and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, onion powder, mustard, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well to combine.
Add garlic and half of chives and mix just to incorporate.
Place red onion in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse for several seconds to take away some of its raw bite.
Pat dry with paper towels.
Mix half of onion into dressing; set aside remaining onion for serving.
Working one at a time, set potatoes on a flat surface and crush slightly with the palm of your hand.
Add to bowl with dressing along with ¼ cup potato cooking liquid.
Do this while the potatoes are still warm so that they can absorb all of the seasoning.
Don't worry if the dressing looks a little loose and watery at the beginning—it will all get absorbed and become creamier as it sits.
Taste and season with more salt or, if your dressing looks too thick, a splash of potato cooking liquid.
Top potatoes with remaining chives and reserved onion and crumble potato chips over.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.