Creamy Tzatziki Potato Salad
A refreshing Creamy Tzatziki Potato Salad made with tender Yukon gold potatoes, Greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh dill, garlic, and lemon. Light, bright, and perfect for serving chilled or at room temperature.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes scrubbed
- 8 cups water
- 1/4 cup Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 3 tablespoons Morton kosher salt plus additional to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 garlic cloves finely grated
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh dill chopped and divided
- 1 Persian cucumber grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice from approximately 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Boil the Potatoes
- Place the potatoes, water, and kosher salt into a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove the lid, reduce the heat to medium, and allow the potatoes to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Season the Warm Potatoes
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and transfer them to a large serving bowl. Immediately add the olive oil and grated garlic, tossing gently to ensure the potatoes absorb the seasoning evenly. Set aside and allow them to cool to room temperature, approximately 1 hour.
Prepare the Tzatziki Dressing
- In a separate small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, half of the chopped dill, the grated cucumber, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well-blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the Salad
- Once the potatoes have cooled, halve the smaller potatoes and quarter the larger ones. Add the prepared tzatziki dressing and toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Garnish with the remaining dill and a light drizzle of olive oil. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This Creamy Tzatziki Potato Salad is naturally gluten-free, as all core ingredients—potatoes, Greek yogurt, herbs, garlic, cucumber, olive oil, and lemon—contain no gluten. To ensure complete gluten-free safety, verify that the Greek yogurt and any packaged seasonings are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.