Easy creamy potato salad
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4.5
Easy creamy potato salad
Description
The easy creamy potato salad combines hearty, boiled potatoes cut into large pieces with a smooth dressing that blends mayonnaise and sour cream for richness and smooth texture. Sweetened condensed milk is incorporated to add subtle sweetness, balancing the dressing's creamy tang. Lemon juice adds acidity to brighten the flavors, while salt and black pepper allow personal seasoning adjustments. Fresh spring onions provide a crisp mild sharpness, and chopped parsley contributes herbal freshness that cuts through the creaminess.
The potatoes are boiled until tender but still hold their shape well, ensuring the salad doesn't become mushy. After mixing with the dressing and herbs, the salad chills to allow flavor melding and a refreshing coolness preferred in such dishes. This potato salad suits picnics, barbecues, or as an accompaniment on casual meals, offering a creamy yet balanced taste experience.
Ingredients
- 8 large potato
- 1½ cups spring onions chopped
- 1 cup parsley chopped
For the potato salad dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tsp salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with water, generously salt and place over high heat.
- Boil the potatoes until a knife can be inserted easily.
- Drain the potatoes and allow to cool to warm room temperature then peel and cut into large chunks.
- Mix all the dressing ingredients together then pour over the potatoes. Add the spring onions and parsley and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours (alternatively overnight) and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 780IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.