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Lemon & Herb Potato Salad with Dill and Capers

Lemon caper herb potato salad with fresh dill and Mediterranean flavors, tossed in a bright lemon-dijon dressing. Baby potatoes turn tender and creamy, then chill for a tangy, flavorful salad-ready finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Baby potatoes
  • 3 lb baby potatoes
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 lemons zest the lemons
  • 2 tbsp capers drained
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 salt to taste
  • 1 black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Boil and cool the potatoes
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add baby potatoes (halved) and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and spread on a sheet pan to cool for a few minutes so the dressing doesn’t melt in.
Mix the lemon-dijon dressing
  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified. Stop when the dressing looks glossy and evenly combined.
Toss and chill
  1. Combine cooled potatoes, capers, fresh dill, and fresh parsley in a large bowl and toss gently to distribute the herbs. Make sure capers are visible throughout the mixture.
  2. Pour the lemon dressing over the potato mixture and toss well until every potato is coated. Scrape the bottom of the bowl to bring up any dry bits.
  3. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld and the salad set. Serve cold with bright lemon notes still present.

Notes

Pro tip: cool the potatoes until warm but not hot so the olive oil dressing stays thick and clings to the potatoes. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days; the texture stays best cold. Freezing is not recommended for potato salad. For a dairy-free option, this recipe already is dairy-free—just double-check your Dijon mustard doesn’t contain additives with dairy.