Potato Salad Kartoflusalat in Iceland
Experience the refreshing twist of Scandinavian flavors with Potato Salad Kartoflusalat, Iceland’s take on this beloved classic. This creamy yet tangy salad pairs soft, fork-tender waxy potatoes with crisp Granny Smith apples, dill pickles, and red onion for a delightful balance of textures. A vibrant dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill brings each ingredient to life, with a touch of white wine vinegar for a bright, zesty finish. Perfectly chilled and easy to prepare, this versatile side dish is ideal for pairing with grilled meats or seafood. Whether for a summer picnic or a cozy dinner, this Icelandic potato salad delivers bold flavor with every bite! Keywords: Icelandic potato salad recipe, Scandinavian potato salad, kartoflusalat, creamy potato salad, easy side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Potatoes (waxy variety, like Yukon Gold)
- 1 medium Apple (crisp variety, such as Granny Smith)
- 50 grams Pickles (dill or gherkins)
- 1 small Red onion
- 120 grams Mayonnaise
- 60 grams Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons White wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into bite-sized cubes (about 2 cm).
2. Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
3. While the potatoes are cooling, peel and core the apple. Dice it into small cubes and set aside.
4. Finely chop the pickles and red onion. Place them into a mixing bowl.
5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, fresh dill, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
6. Add the cooled potatoes, diced apple, pickles, and red onion to the mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
8. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
9. Serve chilled as a side dish with your favorite grilled fish or meat. Enjoy your Icelandic-style potato salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.3 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 3460 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2593 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
