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easy sour cream and onion potato salad

Easy Sour Cream & Onion Potato Salad

Whip up Easy Sour Cream & Onion Potato Salad for your next BBQ! Creamy, tangy, and oh-so-simple, that's the perfect summer side!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Golden baby potatoes (halved or quartered depending on size
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 cup Sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Onion powder
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Ground pepper
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Chopped chives + more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Sliced red onions
  • Crushed kettle potato chips, for garnish

Instructions 

  • In a large pot add the potatoes. Fill the pot with cold water and add 1 tsp kosher salt. Bring the pot to a boil and cook the potatoes until fork tender for about 20 minutes. 
  • Drain the potatoes and set aside to cool completely. 
  • While the potatoes cool, in a large mixing bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise, onion powder, Dijon mustard, garlic, 1/2 kosher salt, black pepper, and ¼ cup of chives. 
  • Slice the potatoes in half or quarter depending on size. Add the potatoes to the bowl and gently toss the sour cream mixture. 
  • Pour the potato salad into a serving bowl and garnish with crushed potato chips, red onion slices, and chives. 

Notes

Recipe inspired by Bon Appetit