Potato Salad with Hot Smoked Salmon 

This elevated spin on classic potato salad features flaked hot-smoked salmon, crisp baby potatoes, and vibrant herbs, all coated in a tangy-dill dressing. It blends creamy and smoky flavors, perfect for brunch, picnics, or light dinners. With minimal cooking—just boiling potatoes and mixing the dressing—this dish is quick to assemble and easy to customize. Fiercely flavorful yet effortlessly elegant, it strikes a gorgeous balance between hearty and fresh, offering a satisfying meal full of texture and bright, savory notes. Ideal for summer gatherings or a refined everyday side.

Ingredients

• 1 kg baby potatoes (Kipfler or fingerling)
  
  

• 300 g hot-smoked salmon, flaked
  
  

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
  
  

• 1 cup Greek yogurt or crème fraîche
  
  

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  
  

• 1 Tbsp Dijon or seeded mustard
  
  

• ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  
  

• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  
  

• ¼ cup chopped cornichons or gherkins (optional)
  
  

• 4 spring onions or chives, thin-sliced
  
  

• Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
  
  

Directions

1. Cook potatoes: Place potatoes in a pot of cold salted water; bring to boil. Cook ~10–15 min until tender. Drain and let cool slightly before halving or chopping.
   
   

2. Prepare dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayo, Greek yogurt (or crème fraîche), lemon juice, mustard, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add chopped cornichons if using.
   
   

3. Combine: Gently toss warm potatoes with the dressing until evenly coated.
   
   

4. Add salmon & herbs: Fold in flaked hot-smoked salmon and sliced spring onions, reserving some salmon for garnish.
   
   

5. Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, top with remaining salmon and extra herbs. Serve warm or refrigerated.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving; serves 6)

• Calories: ~400 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: ~25 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~5 g
  
  

• Protein: ~20 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~35 g
  
  

• Fiber: ~3 g
  
  

• Sodium: Moderate (salmon & dressing)
  (Estimates based on typical ingredient values.)