Chives and Creamy Potato Salad

This classic potato salad is a perfect side dish for any summer gathering. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and chives, is light and flavorful, and the potatoes are cooked to perfection until they're tender but still have a slight bite. The red onion and celery add a bit of crunch and freshness, and the whole thing comes together in just a few minutes.

Potato salad is a dish that has been around for centuries, and there are countless variations on the recipe. This particular recipe is inspired by the classic American potato salad, but with a few twists to make it more flavorful and interesting. The addition of chives, red onion, and celery gives the salad a bright and refreshing flavor, and the creamy dressing is made with a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream for a rich and tangy taste.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 Tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 Tablespoons chopped celery

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add potatoes and cover them with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10-12 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, salt and pepper.
4. Add potatoes to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir to combine. Add the red onion and celery, and stir until well combined.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Why It Works

• The potatoes are cooked until they're tender but still have a slight bite, which gives the salad a nice texture.
• The creamy dressing is made with a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream, which gives it a rich and tangy flavor.
• The chives, red onion, and celery add a bright and refreshing flavor to the salad.