Crispy Onion and Pickle Potato Salad
By OcadoLife
Published on 27 May 2026
This Crispy Onion and Pickle Potato Salad from cook and hosting influencer Saff Michaelis is inspired by her mother-in-law’s recipe. “It’s packed with pickles and the crispy onion topping is a real game-changer. I serve it at any summer feasting occasion – from barbecues to picnics.Time and servings
30 minsTotal time
4Servings
10 minsPrep time
20 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 500g new potatoes, halved if large
- 75g cornichons, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp capers, finely chopped
- 3 salad onions, finely chopped
- 1 large handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 60g mayonnaise
- 125g Greek-style yoghurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ lemon, juiced
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 heaped tbsp crispy onions
Method
Step 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 mins until tender. Drain and leave to cool slightly.Step 2
Mix the cornichons, capers, salad onions, parsley, mayonnaise, yoghurt, lemon juice and mustard in a large bowl and season to taste.Step 3
Add the warm potatoes and gently fold together, taking care not to break them up too much. Garnish with the crispy onions just before serving.