Creamy Potato Salad with Capers and Dijon
This creamy potato salad is made with firm potatoes, capers, pickled cucumber, leek, and fresh parsley or dill, all combined with a tangy Dijon and crème fraîche dressing. It’s a flavorful and balanced side dish that works perfectly for picnics, BBQs, or everyday meals.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Colander
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 800-1000 g (2–2.2 lb) firm potatoes
- 2 l (8 ½ cups) water (enough water to cover the potatoes) for boiling the potatoes
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2-3 tbsp capers small caper berries, drained
- 2-3 pickled cucumbers finely chopped
- ½ leek white part, finely chopped
- 2 spring onions white parts, finely chopped
- 2-3 tbsp fresh parsley or dill finely chopped
For the dressing:
- 200 ml (¾ cup) crème fraîche or smetana
- 1-2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Potatoes
- Wash the potatoes and place them in a saucepan. Cover with water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
- Cook until tender but still firm (about 15–20 minutes depending on size).
- Drain and let cool to room temperature, then peel and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Ingredients
- Chop the pickled cucumbers.
- Chop the leek and spring onions.
- Chop the parsley.
Make the Dressing
- In a bowl, mix crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble the Salad
- Add the potatoes to a large bowl. Add capers, pickled cucumber, leek, spring onions, and parsley or dill.
- Refrigerate the salad and let rest at least 15 minutes.
Serve
- Serve slightly chilled.
- Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
Use firm (waxy) potatoes so they hold their shape.
Let the potatoes cool before mixing to avoid a watery salad.
The flavor develops even more if the salad rests for a while before serving.
Works well as a side for grilled meats or as part of a buffet.
Let the potatoes cool before mixing to avoid a watery salad.
The flavor develops even more if the salad rests for a while before serving.
Works well as a side for grilled meats or as part of a buffet.