• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
Fox Valley Foodie
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • About the Fox Valley Foodie
  • Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Potato Salad with Sour Cream

    Published: May 16, 2024 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    Potato salad with sour cream.

    You can make this deliciously creamy potato salad with sour cream and only a handful of simple ingredients for your next picnic or potluck. Best of all, it is the perfect base recipe to customize with your favorite flavors.

    This easy potato salad uses extra sour cream to provide a balance of creaminess and tangy bite. It perfectly complements the tangy flavor of the vinegar and mustard.

    Sour cream potato salad.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Russet potatoes - For a firmer texture, you can substitute waxy potatoes such as Yukon golds or red potatoes.
    • Mayonnaise
    • Sour cream
    • White vinegar - Apple cider vinegar will change the flavor but can be substituted.
    • Yellow mustard - Dijon mustard is a great substitution.
    • Sugar - Optional, but it is recommended to balance the tanginess of the vinegar.
    • Green onions - Chives are great too.
    • Celery seed - For more of a crunch, you can substitute one celery rib.
    • Garlic powder
    • Kosher salt
    • Fresh ground black pepper

    You can customize this recipe with your favorite ingredients such as red onion, crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh herbs.

    How to make it

    Potato salad with sour cream.

    Make this potato salad with sour cream recipe by first peeling the potatoes, then chopping into bite-sized pieces. Place potatoes in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil on the stovetop.

    Boil the potatoes for ten minutes, or until tender. Then drain potatoes from the water in a strainer and rinse potatoes under cold water to cool.

    While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the creamy dressing by combining the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Mix everything together well, then add the cooled potatoes and fold them into the sour cream mixture until evenly coated. Lightly mash some of the potatoes to thicken the dressing as everything is folded together.

    How to store leftovers

    Sour cream potato salad is the perfect party dish to make in advance because the flavor will improve as it is stored. Simply place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to five days.

    Serving potato salad with sour cream.
    Potato salad recipe with sour cream.

    Potato Salad with Sour Cream

    You can make this potato salad with sour cream and only a handful of simple ingredients for your next picnic or potluck
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate Save Saved
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Equipment

    • Large pot
    • Large Bowl

    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cubed
    • 1 cup mayo
    • ¾ cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 2 green onions chopped
    • ½ teaspoon celery seed
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Place cubed potatoes in a large pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil over high heat on the stovetop. Boil for ten minutes, or until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork. Then drain from the water and rinse in a strainer under cold water to cool the potatoes.
    • The the potatoes cook, add mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, sugar, green onions, celery seed, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
    • Add the cooled potatoes to the bowl with the dressing and fold them together with a rubber spatula until the potatoes are evenly coated. For a creamier texture, lightly mash some of the potatoes as everything is combined.
    • You can serve immediately, but the flavors will continue to meld if stored in the refrigerator overnight.

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this Recipe? Pin it Today!Mention @FoxValleyFoodie or tag #foxvalleyfoodie!

    More Homemade Potato Salad Recipes

    • Creamy Red Potato Salad
      Creamy Red Potato Salad
    • Warm potato salad recipe.
      Warm Potato Salad
    • Potato salad with dill recipe.
      Potato Salad with Dill
    • Blue Cheese Potato Salad with bacon
      Blue Cheese Potato Salad with Bacon

    Get My FREE eCookbook

    mailer

    Subscribe to FoxValleyFoodie.com and get each tantalizing new post sent directly to your inbox, along with my complementary eCookbook just for signing up!

    « French Toast without Eggs
    Grilled Pork Loin »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Nick

      May 22, 2024 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      potato salad with a different taste. Easy and not boring!

      Reply
    5 from 1 vote

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Subscribe

    15834

    Get each tantalizing new recipe

    sent directly to your inbox.

    AND GET MY eCOOKBOOK FREE!

    Search for your favorite post!

    Popular Recipes

    Close up Sloppy Joes

    Homemade Manwich (Sloppy Joes)

    Big Mac Sauce Copycat Recipe

    McDonald's Big Mac Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

    Venison Meatloaf Recipe

    Venison Meatloaf

    How to make paprika

    How to Make Paprika

    Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Secret Ingredient

    Brown Sugar Meatloaf - With a Secret Ingredient

    Fried chicken gizzards recipe.

    Fried Chicken Gizzards

    Homemade mozzarella sticks with string cheese

    Homemade Mozzarella Sticks with String Cheese

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs - Bone In

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs (Bone-In)

    As featured in yahoo, buzzfeed, oprah, msn and more!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Fox Valley Foodie, LLC

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.