Kipfler potato salad is a fresh and earthy variation of the beloved potato salad, made with uniquely flavorful Kipfler potatoes. These small, finger-shaped potatoes have a firm, waxy texture and a slightly nutty taste that makes them perfect for salads. They hold their shape beautifully when cooked, allowing for a satisfying bite in every forkful.
Unlike the heavier, mayo-laden versions of traditional potato salad, a Kipfler potato salad leans more toward a rustic, European-style dish. Think tender slices of golden potatoes tossed with a light vinaigrette, fresh herbs, and maybe a hint of mustard or tangy capers for contrast. The simplicity of this salad is what makes it stand out—it lets the natural flavor of the potatoes shine.
The salad typically includes thinly sliced red onions or shallots for a bit of sharpness, while ingredients like fresh parsley, dill, or chives add brightness. A warm dressing made with olive oil, whole-grain mustard, white wine vinegar, and a touch of honey or lemon juice coats the potatoes gently, soaking in as they cool for maximum flavor.
Kipfler potato salad can easily be customized. You might add in crispy pancetta or bacon for a savory crunch, soft-boiled eggs for richness, or green beans for a bit of snap and color. It also pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roast chicken, or fish, making it a go-to side for picnics, barbecues, and family dinners.
One of the best things about this salad is that it tastes even better after it sits for a bit. The potatoes absorb the dressing and the flavors meld together, making it a great make-ahead option for gatherings. It’s a dish that feels familiar yet a little more refined-simple, nourishing, and always welcome on the table.
Ingredients
- 600 g kipfler potatoes peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 100 g mayonnaise full-fat or light
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion small finely chopped
- 2 tbsp dill chopped, fresh
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil the kipfler potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil.
- Add the cooled potatoes, red onion, and dill to the bowl. Gently toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
This recipe is pure gold! I always hated potato salad until I tried it this way. Yum!
Super easy and delicious! My family loved it. Thanks for sharing!
Honestly, who puts vinegar in potato salad? I didn’t even follow this and it turned out fine.
Where are the pickles? A potato salad without pickles ain’t a potato salad! 2/5 for me.
Kipfler potatoes? Never heard of them. Can I just use regular ones? Not sure if it’s worth the effort.
Potatoes? Yum. Salad? Meh. I don’t get the whole salad thing. 1 star.
This salad was super tasty! My family loved it and I will make it again. Thanks!
So glad to hear that! It’s one of my favorites too. The dill really makes it special!
I don’t know, a potato salad with mayo seems kinda gross to me. But if you liked it, cool I guess.
Not bad, but I found the vinegar a bit strong right at first—after it chilled it mellowed though. Next time I’ll start with 2 tsp vinegar instead of 1 tbsp.
This dressing feels fancy for potato salad. The vinegar keeps it bright. I’d happily serve it again.
Good recipe, but could use a bit more salt! My grandma adds bacon to hers.
5 stars lol—dill makes everything better. I didn’t have apple cider vinegar so I used regular, still worked.
Haha same! Dill really elevates it—fresh, bright, not heavy. I also love that onion bite. Great tip about using regular vinegar too.
Wait… so you swapped apple cider vinegar with regular and it still came out good? I always thought that tang had to be exact. Might try it—though I might add a little extra dill.
yummy!!! 5 stars for sure! Will make this again for my cookout!
Wow, who knew potatoes could be so fancy? Love it. Perfect for summer BBQs!
Totally agree! This is gonna be a hit at my next BBQ, can’t wait to try it! 🤩
But why kipfler potatoes? Aren’t regular potatoes good enough? Anyway, I guess it’s worth a shot.
Tasted a bit bland, maybe needs more seasoning?
Made something similar before, but I always forget to chill it. 30 minutes is doable—definitely trying this so the flavors can meld.
I don’t get why everyone loves dill with potatoes… it’s like eating grass. The texture was good, but I might swap dill for parsley next time.
Best potato salad ever!!! !
This potato salad is delicious! I added some cherry tomatoes for extra flavor. 5 stars!
Yum! I love that you added cherry tomatoes. It’s a great twist! I’ll have to try that next time. 😍
Honestly, I don’t see what the fuss is about. It’s just another potato salad. Maybe too much mayo, idk.
Not a fan. The vinegar taste was way too strong for me, and I love mayo but it felt off here.
1-2 words: So good.
Right?!
Mine came out bland at first—salt/pepper really does matter. I re-seasoned and it fixed it. Also I used dried dill because I had no fresh, and it was okay.
Pretty solid. I used light mayo and it still tasted great, though next time I’ll add a touch more vinegar for zing. Chilling for 30 mins wasn’t enough for me—I let it sit longer.
Nice! I’m glad the light mayo still worked. I’ve found extra chilling makes it taste more “together” too—like the dressing really gets into the potatoes.
Best. Salad. EVER!! 😍
Not sure if I like the mustard in there. It kinda overpowers everything. Maybe just a little less next time?
Not bad, but I think the mustard is too strong. Maybe try it with less next time?
Delicious! My fam loved it, even the kids. Thanks for sharing!
5 stars! My kids loved it and it was easy to make. Will bring this to my next BBQ!
First time making potato salad, and it turned out great! I omitted the onion tho. Yum! 5/5.
Why do you have to chill it?? I just want to eat it warm! I did it anyway but it was so-so… 2 stars.
I didn’t have kipfler potatoes, used regular ones instead. Still turned out okay I guess.
I followed it mostly, but my potatoes soaked up the dressing and it got thick. Still good, just looked different than expected. Next time I’ll toss while warm.
That makes sense—potatoes can drink up dressing, especially once they’re cooled. Tossing them while warm helps the mayo cling better. Glad it was still tasty!
Mine did the same, but I think I waited too long to mix it. Also I used light mayo and it seemed to thicken more? Next time I’m doing warm toss like you said. 🙂
Super easy and tasty! My kids loved it. Thanks for sharing!
The mayo in this was too much for me. I prefer using yogurt instead. Not my thing. 2.
Um, is apple cider vinegar really necessary? I think it messes with the flavor. 🤔
Made this for lunch and it’s honestly so creamy without being heavy. The dill + Dijon combo is perfect. Mine needed a little extra salt after chilling, but still 10/10.
The timing is off for me: 10 min boil wasn’t tender enough for my potatoes. I had to go closer to 15. Still delicious, just watch them.
I don’t get why people use mustard in potato salad. Mayo already tastes good—sorry just my opinion. But I’d try with less dill maybe.
The vinegar amount felt a tiny bit strong at first, but after chilling it mellowed out. Next time I might use slightly less cider vinegar though.
Dill? Really? I think it’s too much in this recipe. That’s just my opinion tho.
I dunno… I think dill should be there. But you do you, I guess. Maybe it’s just ur taste.
I actually love dill in potato salad! It adds such a nice flavor. Give it another try!
Wait, 600g potatoes and only 2 tbsp dill?? That seems like not enough herb for the whole bowl. I doubled the dill and it was way better.
I dont even like potatoes that much but this recipe made me a fan!
Eh, didn’t really like it. My mom’s potato salad is way better, just saying.
Super easy and quick! Perfect for a last-minute dish. Will make again for sure. 👍 4 stars!
Made this for a BBQ and it disappeared fast. The dijon + apple cider vinegar combo is *chef’s kiss*. I used light mayo and it still tasted rich.
That sounds exactly like what I’m looking for—fast-disappearing potato salad is the best kind 😄 The dijon + vinegar tang is such a good combo, and using light mayo still coming out rich is a win!
I don’t know, it was just okay. The mayo was too much for me. I’m not a fan of mustard in salads. 3 stars.
I totally get where you’re coming from! The mayo can be overwhelming. I usually use less or substitute with yogurt. Maybe give that a try next time!
Yea, too much mayo can ruin it! But mustard gives a nice kick, I like it! Just different tastes I guess!
This salad was sooo good! The dill gave it a nice twist. Will definitely make again!
I love this recipe! Makes me think of my grandma’s cookin’. Definitely making this for our family BBQ! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
So easy to make! I added some boiled eggs for protein. Thumbs up!
Delish!
Seems too complicated for a potato salad. Why use so many ingredients? Just boil and dressing!
I disagree! The flavors mix well with different ingredients, that’s what makes it special! 🤷♂️
I get that! Sometimes simple is better. But this sounds tasty if you like flavors! 😋
This potato salad is super delicious! I loved the dill in it. Best side dish ever!
This has too many ingredients for potato salad! Why dill? Just keep it simple! 1 star.
The instructions are straightforward but I cooked my potatoes for more like 15 minutes since my chunks were bigger. Turned out fine—just don’t undercook.
Yeah, that makes sense—bigger chunks definitely need a bit longer. I’m glad it still turned out good! Totally agree on not undercooking.
Quick question: do you boil the potatoes with the peel on or off? The recipe says peeled—just making sure. Either way, looks legit.
Yum! I love a good potato salad. This one is refreshing with the vinegar.
This is just potato salad, nothing special. I thought it was overrated. 2 stars.
I’m sorry but dill?? It tastes like I accidentally ate a salad dressing. My kids didn’t touch it. Would not make again.
Ehh, potato salad with no eggs seems wrong to me. I know dill is good but this felt kinda flat. I might add celery or something next time.
easy and quick recipe but not my fav. I prefer Italian dressing.
I totally get that! Italian dressing has such a nice zing to it. But I really enjoy this potato salad during summer BBQs. 😋
Such an easy recipe—like 15 minutes of work then wait. I served it with grilled chicken and everyone asked for the recipe.
Tasted okay, but it was missing something. Maybe cumin next time? 3/5.
I’m skeptical about mayo potato salad without eggs or anything else. But honestly the flavor balance is good and the texture was nice after chilling.
Same! I was sure it would taste “missing” without eggs, but I tried it and the Dijon + vinegar really covers it. Glad you mentioned the chill—mine got way better after 45 min too.
Yall forgot to tell how to peel the potatoes! I had a rough time with that. Only gave 2 stars.
I’m not usually a potato salad person, but this one surprised me. The sauce is creamy without being heavy. Fresh dill makes a difference.
Potatoes good. Dressing, idk, not my fave.
SO easy to make and it tastes great! I might add bacon next time for some crunch. Yum!
Five stars! I added a little extra chopped onion because I love crunch. Also, chilling really helps—don’t skip it.
Good tip about chilling—mine used to taste kinda “meh” right away. I’ll try adding more onion too. Also, is it okay if I use regular yellow mustard instead of Dijon?
Love this! Extra onion + the chill time is spot on. The dill really comes through after it sits.
Not bad but the ratios feel a little off. 100g mayo for 600g potatoes seems low to me. Mine came out drier than I wanted.
Pretty solid. I added a couple chopped hard-boiled eggs because I’m basic like that. Could use a bit more salt though—mine needed it.
Hard-boiled eggs is such a good idea—totally not basic 😂. And yeah, kipflers can be a little stubborn with seasoning, so adding salt at the end (or even a pinch to the water) makes sense. Did you end up needing more mustard or just salt?
This potato salad is so good! I love the dill flavor. Will definitely make again.
Honestly, I think this recipe is too basic. Where’s the flavor? I don’t get all the hype around potato salad.
I’m glad you loved it! The dill really makes a difference, doesn’t it? I added some chopped celery for a crunch, too!
Not sure about the apple cider vinegar—tasted a bit sharp to me. I might cut it down to 2 teaspoons next time. Otherwise it was okay.
This came out super creamy and not too tangy. The Dijon + vinegar combo is perfect. I chilled it longer than 30 mins and it tasted even better.
Made this last night—so good. The Dijon + cider vinegar combo is perfect and the dill makes it feel fresh. I let it chill a full hour and it tasted even better.
This is the first potato salad I’ve liked in years. I was skeptical about the olive oil in the dressing, but it adds a nice smoothness. Will repeat.
This potato salad is a game changer! I never thought Dijon mustard would go so well with potatoes. Will def make again!
Had to add some garlic and it turned out amazing! Not sure how it would be without tho.
Garlic always makes everything better! Good call. 😄
Meh. Tastes kinda like regular potato salad, nothin special. Mightve been my red onion—was too strong.
Honestly didn’t care for it. The vinegar flavor was kind of sharp and the mustard was overpowering. Maybe my mayo was old?
Ugh, that sounds exactly like what would happen if the mustard/vinegar are too strong or if the mayo was off. I’d try using a bit less Dijon (maybe 1 tbsp) and only 1 tsp vinegar next time—also make sure the mayo is fresh and not too tangy already. Still tastes great once it chills, too.
I actually love the tang, but yeah—2 tbsp mustard + 1 tbsp vinegar is pretty punchy. If your mayo was old it could’ve gone sharper and then the mustard really took over. Try swapping to wholegrain mustard or cutting the vinegar in half, and chill longer like an hour.
i dont know about the olive oil in potato salad?? that just seems wrong lol but its okay i guess
I was skeptical too, but trust me, the olive oil adds a nice richness! You should give it a try. 🙂
I used light mayo and it still tasted great. Chilling for 45 minutes helped a lot. The kipfler bite size makes it feel fancy for such an easy recipe.
Love that! Light mayo can be hit-or-miss for some salads, so good to hear it still worked. And yeah, the 45 minutes of chilling really does make the flavors click—also “fancy” is exactly how I feel about kipfler potatoes 😄
Yummy!! I could eat this every day. It’s super easy and perfect for summer BBQs!
Looks good but isn’t it just potatoes and mayo? Seems kinda bland to me.
Totally agree! This salad is such a hit at my summer BBQs too. Can’t wait to make it again!
This potato salad was an amazing side dish! The flavors mixed so well together, especially the dill! Highly recommend!
This tasted kinda bland to me. Like… where’s the potato flavor? I think it needed more salt, and maybe I should’ve chopped the onion smaller. Also my potatoes were a little mushy even though I only boiled 10 min. Could be my timing.
Not sure about kipfler potatoes. I swapped in baby potatoes and they stayed a little too firm—maybe I didn’t boil long enough.
I followed it exactly and it tasted bland at first, but after chilling it improved a lot. Salt and pepper to taste matters more than I thought.
Potato salad? More like potato sad! 😒 Not a fan, sorry. Maybe I’m just picky…
Not bad, but I think it needs more vinegar or something. Mine tasted a bit bland.
I think you might be onto something! A bit more vinegar could really liven it up. I’ve added lemon juice in the past and it turned out great!
Dijon mustard is a bit weird in potato salad, isn’t it? I’d rather not mix flavors like that.
Why apple cider vinegar? Regular vinegar is better, trust me. 🤷♂️
Made this for a BBQ and it disappeared fast. The dill + Dijon combo is spot on, and the potatoes stayed nice and firm. Would definitely make again!
Love hearing that! The dill + Dijon combo really does something special, and kipfler holding firm is a big win. Glad it disappeared fast—BBQ proof 😄
The instructions are simple, but I kinda overcooked the potatoes and they fell apart. Taste was decent, texture was tragic. Still, will try again carefully.
Absolutely love it! My aunt would make this all the time. Brings back memories! 🥰
This is the kind of potato salad that actually tastes fresh. Apple cider vinegar is a win.
I followed it pretty closely, except I didn’t have fresh dill so I used dried. Big mistake 😅 The flavor was flat. Texture was fine, but it didn’t have that fresh herby punch. Will try again with fresh dill.
Hmm I kinda disagree—dried dill can work, I’ve done it before. Maybe you needed more salt/pepper or a bit extra vinegar to wake it up? Also did you let it chill long enough?
Totally makes sense—fresh dill really brings the “pop.” Dried usually needs a lot more and still can taste flatter. Glad you’re going to retry it!
Potato salad 😍
I love potato salad too! This one sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it. 😋
This potato salad is amazing! I added some chopped pickles and loved it even more. Definitely a 5-star!
I tried this but I forgot the vinegar. It was still okay but I guess that must be important. Next time I’ll follow it!
Oh, I totally get that! I once forgot the vinegar too. It still turned out tasty but way different. Next time I’m going to remember it for sure!
I followed it pretty much, but my potatoes soaked up too much dressing and got kinda heavy. Cooling them longer might help.
That makes sense—kipflers are so good but they can really drink up the dressing. I’ve found that letting them cool more (and even slightly drying them after draining) helps a lot, plus tossing while they’re just warm instead of hot.
Super easy to make! My kids helped out and they ate it all. Success!!
This is how you make real potato salad, people! Forget the store-bought stuff.
I struggled a bit with the boiling part. My potatoes turned mushy! Might try with less time next time.
Not sure about the kipfler part—where I live they’re hard to find. I used baby potatoes and it came out fine, but the texture was a bit different.
A bit too complicated for me. I just want simple potato salad without all these fancy stuff. 🤷♂️
Kipfler potatoes? Never heard of them! Can I use regular ones? Seems like too fancy.
This looks right up my alley. The Dijon + apple cider vinegar combo sounds like it’ll cut through the richness of the mayo perfectly. I’ll probably add a little extra dill too.
Cool salad
Solid recipe, but I think it needs a bit more salt than “to taste.” Also I used regular yellow onion and it was still good. Chilling helped a lot.
I tried it and the sauce felt kinda thick, like paste. I might add a splash more vinegar next time to loosen it.
That sounds like it might be an emulsification thing—if the mayo thickened up as it cooled, a tiny bit more vinegar (or even a splash of warm water) usually loosens it. Glad you’re thinking of adjusting; you can add it a teaspoon at a time.
Maybe you used too much mayo? Mine never turns into paste though. I’d also add more oil instead of vinegar—vinegar makes it sour. Or maybe your potatoes were mashed a little? Idk lol but I love this salad.
Made this for a weekend BBQ and it actually tasted bright and creamy—loved the dill + Dijon combo. The potatoes stayed nice and tender too. Will do again!
Kipfler potatoes are a pain to prep but worth it. Dill makes it taste fresh, and the vinegar keeps it from feeling heavy. Would recommend to anyone.