Tangy Buttermilk Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Tangy Buttermilk Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium baking potatoes, peeled; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 6 radishes, grated; 4 hard-boiled eggs, grated; 1/3 cup chopped sweet pickles; 3 tablespoons sweet pickle juice; 4 scallions, sliced; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

Servings: persons

5 medium baking potatoes, peeled
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
6 radishes, grated
4 hard-boiled eggs, grated
1/3 cup chopped sweet pickles
3 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
4 scallions, sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

1
In a large pan of boiling salted water, cook the potatoes over high heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Drain the potatoes, rinse them in cold water, and drain them again.
3
Set the potatoes aside to cool.
4
Place the bell pepper, radishes, eggs, pickles, pickle juice, and scallions in a large bowl.
5
Chop the cooled potatoes into bitesize chunks and add them to the bowl, mixing lightly.
6
In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients.
7
Pour about 3/4 of the dressing over the potatoes and stir together until well blended Add more dressing to taste, or a little more salt to adjust the salad to your liking.
8
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or, even better, overnight.
9
Serve cold.
10
The salad keeps well for several days.
11
Variation: Hot and Spicy Buttermilk Potato Salad
12
If you can find a hot and spicy variety of sweet pickles try them in the salad for extra punch.
13
Otherwise, add a minced serrano or jalapeno or two to the salad when you add the green bell pepper.

813

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 medium baking potatoes, peeled, 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped, 6 radishes, grated, 4 hard-boiled eggs, grated, and more.

Yes, Tangy Buttermilk Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tangy Buttermilk Potato Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions