Name: Dill Potato Salad with Chickpeas and Cottage Cheese Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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January 28, 2026

The cottage cheese dressing blends up smooth and rich, coating tender gold potatoes, crisp cucumber, green onions, and plenty of fresh dill. It's a lighter take on the classic potato salad, but you'd never guess from the flavor. This dill potato salad with chickpeas is creamy, bright, and full of protein - perfect for balancing out the heavier mains at BBQs or tailgates.

Dill Potato Salad with Chickpeas and Cottage Cheese Dressing

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Dill Potato Salad with Chickpeas and Cottage Cheese Dressing

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Place potatoes in a large pot with 1 tablespoon salt and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, until fork-tender but still firm. Drain and cool.

In a mini food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, mustard, garlic, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Blend until smooth.

In a large bowl, add cooled potatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, green onions, red onion, and dill. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Potato Precision 🥔
Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the salad.
Cottage Cheese Creaminess 🧀
Blend the cottage cheese dressing for a full 2-3 minutes to achieve an ultra-smooth, creamy consistency that coats ingredients perfectly.
Chickpea Pro Tip 🫘
Pat chickpeas completely dry before adding to the salad to prevent watering down the dressing and maintain a crisp texture.
Dill Flavor Boost 🌿
Chop fresh dill just before adding to the salad to maximize its bright, aromatic flavor and prevent wilting.
Chill for Flavor Fusion 🧊
Refrigerate the potato salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.