Smoked salmon potato salad
It's summer party season and I've been wanting to try out new recipes to bring to gatherings. I saw this idea for smoked salmon potato salad on one of my favorite cooking sites, Serious Eats, and I just had to try it. It combines some of my favorite ingredients—smoked salmon, capers, and herbs—into a cool, creamy, and unique potato salad. I added a few tweaks of my own, including capers and extra herbs. This dish is easy to make and perfect for picnics or barbecues for a surprising and delightful side dish. Cooking the potatoes in highly salted water ensures they are evenly cooked and well-seasoned. This simple step makes all the difference. Ingredients 3 lbs potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 3/4 inch chunks 1 T kosher salt 1 1/4 cup sour cream ~6 ounces hot or cold smoked salmon, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces 5 green onions, thinly sliced 1 small bunch fresh dill, leaves finely chopped (1/4 cup loosely packed) 3 T capers, plus 2 t brine 2 T lemon 1/4 t garlic powder black pepper t...