Creamy Nordic Potato Salad (Perunasalaatti)

Published: 7/31/2026

This mild and creamy potato salad avoids the heavy vinegar of German styles, making it the perfect companion to grilled meats and summer cookouts.

Ingredients (6 servings)

• 2 lbs (900 g) waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold), boiled and cubed
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
• 1 cup (150 g) diced dill pickles
• 1/4 cup (15 g) minced fresh chives
• 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, then cool and cube.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and salt.
3. Fold in the diced dill pickles and cubed potatoes.
4. Gently stir in the fresh chives.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Pro Tips

• Make-Ahead: For the best technical result, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. This allows the potato starches to bind with the fats and the chive aromatics to fully infuse.

See Also

• Authentic Nordic Gravlax (Graavilohi)
• Crispy Baked Cabbage Patties (Healthy & Easy)
• Roasted Root Vegetables with Feta (Easy Nordic Side)

Categories: sides