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Creamy potato salad served as a side dish for a summer luau pool party.

Lemony Potato Salad

Here's a fresh and creamy Lemony Red Potato Salad recipe that’s perfect for cookouts, picnics, or as a make-ahead side for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • lbs small red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 small sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 scallion onions, chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 garlic, minced
  • ½ salt
  • ½ black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the chopped red potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, dill, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add the cooled potatoes, sweet onion, and scallions to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Garnish with extra herbs or scallions before serving if desired.
Keyword Creamy, Herby, Lemony