Potato Salad

with leeks and dill

By: Eleni Saltas

If you’ve been to a summer potluck BBQ or a gathering with the side of the family who doesn’t cook, then you’ve probably seen potato salad on a table. It’s not the potato salad that’s the issue here. It’s that I have a pretty strong aversion to mayonnaise, especially in potato salads. On a side note, however, I do actually like mayonnaise whipped with plenty of ketchup to make the beloved fry sauce, a popular Utah condiment for french fries. 

Potato salads belong on any table. For a lighter-mayonnaise free-potato salad, I use leeks and dill, dressed with EVOO and a bit of Dijon mustard. Trust me, this potato salad will hit the spot.

Prep Time:

10min

Total Time:

40min

Servings:

2-4

Good For:

Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small red potatoes (about 5 cups)
  • 2 medium leeks
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Coarse sea salt, to taste
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Wash and cut potatoes in half or quarters if some are larger. Add potatoes to a large pot, cover with water, and add a generous amount of salt. Bring the water to a boil and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about for 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside to slightly cool.

Step 2

Use just the white and a small portion of green parts of the leeks. Carefully clean the leeks by peeling the layers apart under a stream of water, then halve and cut them into thin slices. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the leeks. Season with salt and pepper and saute until leeks are slightly golden.

Step 3

Place potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add sauteed leeks along with oil from the skillet, the chopped dill, mustard, and paprika. Toss gently to combine. Add more mustard or olive oil if needed. Finish with salt and pepper.

Enjoy warm or cold the next day.

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