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red bliss potato salad

Creamy Red Bliss Potato Salad Recipe – Easy & Flavorful

Red bliss potato salad is a creamy, delicious side dish made with red-skinned potatoes, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing. It’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, and make-ahead meals, always a crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds small red bliss potatoes or red skin potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt for boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or pickle juice works!
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 1-2 dill pickles finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Boil the potatoes
  • Fill a large pot with water, add the potatoes, and sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of salt per quart of water. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when poked with a fork.
  • Step 2: Cool the potatoes
  • Drain the cooked potatoes and place them in an ice bath to cool. Once they’re cool enough to handle, chop them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 3: Add the vinegar
  • Put the chopped potatoes into a big bowl. Drizzle the vinegar over them and sprinkle lightly with salt. This step adds amazing flavor to your red potato salad.
  • Step 4: Make the dressing
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and mustard. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  • Step 5: Combine everything
  • Add the dressing, celery, pickles, and herbs to the bowl with the potatoes. Gently stir everything together, being careful not to mash the potatoes too much.
  • Step 6: Season and chill
  • Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. If you have time, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before serving—it tastes even better after chilling!

Notes

You can swap crème fraîche for sour cream if you prefer. For dried herbs, use 1–2 tablespoons total instead of fresh ones. Feel free to experiment with different vinegars like white wine or apple cider for unique flavors.