Potato salad with pickled cucumbers

4 servings

30 minutes

Potato salad with pickles is a classic dish of American cuisine that combines simplicity in preparation and rich flavor. Its history dates back to traditional family barbecues and picnics, where it served as the perfect side dish for meat dishes. In this salad, soft, tender potatoes harmoniously complement the tangy crunchy gherkins, while fresh herbs add lightness and aroma. The dressing made from grainy mustard, vinegar, and olive oil gives the dish a pleasant tanginess and balanced texture. This salad is great as a standalone dish or as a side to roasted meat, poultry, and fish. Its vibrant flavor makes it a favorite choice for cozy home dinners and festive gatherings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 332.3
• Proteins: 3.2g
• Fats: 26.1g
• Carbohydrates: 23g

Ingredients

• Potato: 400 g
• Gherkins: 10 pc
• Green onions: 30 g
• Parsley: 20 g
• Grainy mustard: 2 tsp
• White wine vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Olive oil: 100 ml
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash and peel the potatoes. If they are young, scrub them with a brush. Boil the potatoes in salted water until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 400 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Finely chop the gherkins, green onions, and parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gherkins: 10 pieces
   • Green onions: 30 g
   • Parsley: 20 g

3. Mix mustard, salt, sugar, and vinegar for the dressing. Gradually add olive oil. Mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grainy mustard: 2 teaspoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • White wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Olive oil: 100 ml

4. When the potatoes are ready, drain the water and let them dry slightly. Cut into medium-sized cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 400 g

5. Pour the dressing over the potatoes, mix, then add gherkins and herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 400 g
   • Gherkins: 10 pieces
   • Green onions: 30 g
   • Parsley: 20 g