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Creamy Horseradish Potato Salad

Creamy horseradish potato salad with a tangy, creamy dressing and tender red potato cubes. Boiled potatoes are tossed with a sour cream–mayonnaise base and chilled for a bold spicy kick.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510

Ingredients
  

Potato salad
  • 3 lb red potatoes cubed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 0.25 cup fresh chives chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.25 salt to taste
  • 0.25 pepper to taste

Method
 

Boil and cool the potatoes
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the cubed red potatoes; boil for 10-15 minutes at a rolling simmer until tender and easily pierced. Visual cue: potato cubes should slide off a knife with little resistance.
  2. Drain the potatoes in a colander and cool them until no longer steaming, about 10 minutes. Visual cue: the cubes look dry on the surface and are room-temperature to the touch.
Make the creamy horseradish dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, and white wine vinegar until smooth. Visual cue: the sauce turns creamy and evenly speckled from the horseradish.
  2. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Visual cue: a spoon dragged across the surface shows consistent seasoning with no dry pockets.
Assemble and chill
  1. Combine the cooled red potatoes with fresh chives and fresh parsley in a large bowl. Visual cue: herbs are distributed so green flecks are visible throughout the potato cubes.
  2. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss until every piece is coated. Visual cue: the salad looks glossy and creamy rather than dry.
  3. Refrigerate the potato salad for 2 hours, uncovered or loosely covered, to let flavors meld. Visual cue: the dressing thickens slightly and clings to the potatoes.

Notes

For the best texture, cool the boiled potatoes fully before mixing so the dressing stays thick and creamy. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freeze is not recommended because sour cream dressing can break. For a lighter option, use plain Greek yogurt in place of half the sour cream to keep it tangy with less fat.