Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Group 1: Cook the Potatoes
- Wash red potatoes thoroughly and cut into even 1 to 1½ inch chunks. Do not peel.
- Place potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Starting cold ensures even cooking.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 12–15 minutes until a fork slides in with slight resistance — tender but not mushy.
- Drain and spread on a baking sheet or large plate to cool to room temperature. Do not rinse with cold water.
Group 2: Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Taste and adjust — add a pinch more salt, a splash more vinegar, or a tiny pinch of sugar if needed. The dressing should taste slightly bold on its own.
Group 3: Prep the Vegetables
- Finely dice the red onion. For a milder flavor, soak diced onion in cold water for 10 minutes then drain.
- Chop the green bell pepper into small pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Group 4: Combine and Chill
- Add cooled potatoes, red onion, and green pepper to a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over and fold gently to coat without breaking up the potatoes.
- Add cherry tomatoes last and fold in carefully.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Overnight is even better.
- Before serving, top with fresh dill and chives. For best texture, let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes after removing from fridge.
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Notes
- Don't skip the chill time. The salad tastes significantly better after at least 1 hour in the fridge. The dressing thickens and the flavors meld together.
- Tomatoes last, always. Adding tomatoes too early makes the salad watery. Fold them in at the very end.
- Make it ahead. This salad is ideal for meal prep — it holds well for 3–4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Do not freeze. Yogurt-based dressings separate when frozen. Keep refrigerated only.
- Scaling the recipe? Use the Recipe Converter Calculator to adjust quantities for any serving size instantly.
- Variations: Add hard-boiled eggs and white beans for high protein, or Kalamata olives and feta for a Greek-style version.
