PrintTzatziki Potato Salad with Fresh Dill
Make a refreshing twist on the classic potato salad using Greek yogurt, cucumber, and plenty of fresh dill for a light, cooling summer side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat recommended)
- 1/2 cup English cucumber, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold, salted water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well and let them cool slightly, about 10 minutes. You want them warm, not hot.
- While the potatoes cool, prepare the tzatziki dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Gently place the warm potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Pour about three-quarters of the tzatziki dressing over the potatoes.
- Fold the ingredients together gently using a rubber spatula to coat the potatoes without breaking them apart.
- Add the chopped red onion and fold once more. Add more dressing if you prefer a creamier salad.
- Cover the bowl and chill the potato salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to combine. This is a great Memorial Day side.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use full-fat Greek yogurt. It provides the necessary richness for this healthy potato salad.
- If you are making this ahead of time, reserve some fresh dill to stir in just before serving for maximum freshness.
- This Greek potato salad tastes best when served cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 15