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Lemon Dill Potato Salad

This is my go-to potato salad when I’m sick of the same old mayo-heavy versions. The pepperoncini juice and za’atar give it a Mediterranean twist that’s way more interesting than whatever you’d find at a deli.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 servings)

  • 2 lbs gold potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1/4 red onion diced
  • 6 pepperoncini chopped
  • 3 celery ribs finely diced
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 oz feta crumbled
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp pepperoncini juice
  • 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp za’atar
  • 3/4 tsp ground sumac
  • 3 Tbsp minced fresh dill
  • 1 Tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 3/4 tsp sugar
  • kosher salt & freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Boil potatoes covered with cold salted water over medium heat until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander and let cool until just barely warm.
  • In a large bowl, combine diced red onion with pepperoncini juice and lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes.
  • Mix in mayo, sour cream, lemon zest, za'atar, sumac, sugar, dill, and parsley until combined.
  • Stir in celery, chopped pepperoncini, and scallions, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fold cooled potatoes into dressing mixture until well coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • Before serving, stir in feta and top with additional dill, za'atar, and sumac.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
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