SOUR CREAM AND ONION POTATO SALAD

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Some would call showering potato salad with potato chips "gilding the lily." We would call it "extremely sensible and incredibly tasty."

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories Bon Appétit Side Picnic Summer Potluck Potato Salad Potato Sour Cream Onion Chive Mayonnaise Mustard Vegetarian Soy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 lb. baby Yukon Gold potatoes
1 cup kosher salt, plus more
¾ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. onion powder
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 bunch chives, thinly sliced, divided
¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced through root end
½ cup sour cream and onion potato chips

Steps:

Place 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.

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carmen carrero

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This salad is a must-try for any potato salad lover. It's the perfect balance of creamy and tangy.

KazosEdition

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I'm not usually a fan of potato salad, but this one is amazing. The sour cream and onion flavor is so addictive.

Ap Aourbo

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This salad is so creamy and delicious. I could eat it every day!

Saba Rose

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I love the tangy flavor of this salad. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.

Dime Rikio

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This is my go-to potato salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.

Mr phattan

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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!

Murtaza Hakimi

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a great side dish for any summer gathering.

Zaheer Baloch

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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of sour cream, but I'm so glad I did! The sour cream and onion flavor is perfectly balanced and the potatoes are cooked to perfection.