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Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

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Potatoes are one of those versatile vegetables that seem to regularly make their way onto every dinner table. Creamy potato soup is a cold weather classic, but it can feel too heavy for hotter summer months. Dill potato salad with dill pickles though is the perfect summer side dish.

The Humble (White) Potato

I’ll admit that I haven’t created a ton of recipes with potatoes. I more recently started eating them after sticking mostly with sweet potatoes while I was healing from autoimmune disease. Even though they don’t always get much love, regular potatoes actually have some impressive nutrition. 

The humble potato is actually rich in fiber, potassium, and B vitamins. They even contain about 30% of our daily value of vitamin C! In the past experts warned about eating too many because they’re high in carbs and higher on the glycemic index. However, that only tells part of the story. 

More recently the conversation has changed to include a more nuanced view. Most of the unhealthy side effects of eating lots of potatoes comes from eating fried and highly-processed potatoes, like chips and fast food french fries. When they’re part of a real food meal, paired with healthy fats, and protein, they can be a great addition to the diet.

Now, I’m still not going to sit down and just eat a whole bowl of potatoes for lunch! But eating burgers from the grill with some fresh salad and potato salad as a side is a balanced and delicious meal.

Dill Potato Salad With Pickles

There are so many ways to make potato salad. There’s potato salad with no mayo, potato salad with eggs, and even potato salad with Greek yogurt. And honestly, this recipe is pretty forgiving. I included eggs for a protein boost and some healthy fats, but you can leave them out if desired. If you really like dill pickles, then add some more for even more flavor. 

The dressing is a blend of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt or sour cream. Mayo gives it that thick, creamy taste, and the yogurt or sour cream adds some lightness. However, if you need a dairy free version, then replace the dairy with more mayo. 

I either use homemade mayo with olive and coconut oil, or a clean ingredient store-bought one. This brand uses avocado oil instead of soybean and canola oil. Pickles are another way to increase the nutrition of the dill potato salad. Opt for naturally fermented dill pickles for a probiotic boost!  

The Best Potatoes to Use for Potato Salad

Russets are a classic, affordable potato, but I really like Yukon gold potatoes for this. They hold their texture well and stay creamy without getting mushy. Red potatoes also work well and so would fingerling potatoes. Feel free to use what you have. 

This dill potato salad tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to marry. If we’re having a family gathering or BBQ I’ll make it a day or two ahead of time. Not only does it save time on the day of, but it’s tastier too. 

Here’s how to make your very own dill pickle potato salad!

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Creamy, satisfying potato salad meets dill pickles for the ultimate flavor and crunch. The perfect summer side dish for any get together.

  • 2 and ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes (cubed)
  • ¾ cup dill pickles (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (finely diced)
  • ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
  • 2 TBSP fresh dill (chopped)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until fork tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

  • While the potatoes are still warm, drizzle them with the pickle juice and gently toss. Let sit for 10 minutes so the flavor absorbs.

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Add the potatoes, chopped pickles, eggs, celery, red onion, dill, and green onions.

  • Gently stir until evenly coated.

  • Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 296
Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.04g

Polyunsaturated Fat 10g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 79mg26%

Sodium 707mg31%

Potassium 700mg20%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 223IU4%

Vitamin C 30mg36%

Calcium 52mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

  • Top with extra fresh dill and sliced pickles before serving if desired.

What are some of your favorite ways to prepare potatoes? Share below!

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This Natural Skincare Line for Teens & Tweens Is About to Blow Up

This Natural Skincare Line for Teens & Tweens Is About to Blow Up

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If your tween or teen loves skincare and beauty shopping, it can be hard to tell which products are safe and which are too harsh for young skin. As a mom to a tween and a beauty writer, I understand how challenging it is to confidently purchase products without knowing if they’re 100% safe for their skin. That’s why, for parents searching for a safe skincare line for young skin, there’s Mine Line. The brand crafts each product with clean ingredients that offer gentle hydration, help prevent breakouts, and support a balanced complexion, all while avoiding common irritants and harsh chemicals.

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Mine Line was created when its founder, Stacey’s daughter, outgrew the gentle baby products they had relied on. Stacey was shocked that there was a limited amount of natural skincare lines dedicated to young, developing skin and wanted to create “something that could nourish her daughter’s skin while encouraging healthy habits early on, but the market offered little beyond harsh, adult-formulated options,” Mine Line shared. “With a background in communications and law, she began researching the skincare industry and the specific needs of this age group. Over time, Mine Line was born.”

Now, the pre-teen and teen-dedicated skincare brand offers parents the option to snag four products from its core line, all crafted without adult actives that disrupt the skin’s barrier. Rather than using harmful ingredients, these formulas focus on soothing and supportive ingredients.

Ahead, learn more about each of Mine Line’s products that you can feel safe about adding to their skincare routines.

Mine Line The One Cleanser

If your pre-teens and teens are ready for a skincare routine, start with an efficient, gentle cleanser like The One Cleanser, a coconut-derived foaming cleanser that removes dirt and grime from pores without leaving skin feeling tight or dry. Instead, the complexion feels hydrated and fresh thanks to a soothing blend of organic aloe vera, panthenol, and sodium PCA. The formula also supports the skin barrier and leaves the skin with a healthy glow.

Mine Line Cushy Moisturizer

This lightweight moisturizer goes beyond just hydrating the skin — it also strengthens the skin barrier, brightens, and helps clear breakouts. It melts into the skin with gentle massaging motions and never leaves an oily finish.

Mine Line Yes! Sunscreen

Instilling a consistent sunscreen routine early on is key to helping your tweens’ and teens’ skin stay healthy. To make this habit even easier, Mine Line offers the Yes! Sunscreen—a mineral-based formula packaged in a sunny bottle that they will want to reach for. The SPF is designed to shield the skin from UVA/UVB radiation, blue light, and environmental stress. It’s made with broad-spectrum zinc oxide that doesn’t leave a white cast behind and is also paired with ectoin, squalane, and vitamin E for additional hydration.

Mine Line Smooshy Lip Balm

Mine Line’s Smooshy Lip Balm is another top choice that tweens and teens will go crazy for. The lip product is housed in an easy-to-use dispenser that pushes the balm to the top for a non-messy (and clean) application. It deeply conditions the pout and leaves lips feeling silky and healthy year-round.

Mine Line The Regimen

The Regimen is a complete skincare set specifically designed for young skin. Although packed with nothing but gentle ingredients, each product is effective at cleansing, hydrating, and protecting the skin. The set includes Mine Line’s core products: The One Cleanser, Cushy Moisturizer, Yes! Sunscreen, and the Smooshy Lip Balm — a $110 value!

About the Author

Taylor Lane is a contributing commerce writer at SheKnows, covering beauty, style, and lifestyle. With over eight years of media experience, she previously served as a beauty writer at The Zoe Report and a fashion assistant at Glamour. Her work has appeared in StyleCaster, The FlowSpace, WWD, Forbes Vetted, Teen Vogue, InStyle, and more, where she’s tested hundreds of products — from top-performing mascaras to the most functional strollers. She’s also a mom of two girls, a ten-year-old and a 4-month-old. And when she’s not online, she’s usually at Pilates.

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5 ways to freshen up your daily skincare routine for summer

5 ways to freshen up your daily skincare routine for summer

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Picture this: it’s 30 degrees in peak summer, you’re perpetually sweating and your handheld fan is working overtime, pushing out what can only be described as a warm whisper of air that isn’t touching the sides. Your arms are superglued to your body, your confidence is lost somewhere in a heat-induced haze, and you’ve chosen an outfit that highlights every sweat patch.

Fear not, friends, because surviving summer doesn’t require a total skincare overhaul – just a few strategic tweaks and some well-formulated products that do the heavy lifting. Intimate skincare brand Femfresh has carved out a niche in this space, with a range of dermatologist-tested products that deliver on everyday freshness.

Along with advice from consultant dermatologists Dr Ophelia Veraitch and Dr Aiza Jamil, we’ve rounded up the five ways to freshen up your routines for the season ahead.

Dress smart

Summer dressing starts with fabric choice. Dr Veraitch recommends “breathable, natural fabrics such as cotton” to help reduce moisture build-up, while Dr Jamil says to avoid tight synthetic materials as they can “increase irritation and folliculitis.” In short, your skin would quite like to stop marinating.

Wipes are your BFF

Let’s get one thing straight: sweating is a totally normal and healthy occurrence that means your body is regulating its own temperature to keep you cool. If, however, you find that your intimate area isn’t feeling quite as fresh as you’d like after some time in the sun, it might be worth slotting a pack of wipes into your bag. Femfresh’s biodegradable daily intimate wipes are formulated with 99% natural-origin ingredients to bring freshness to your vulva wherever you are. A quick one-two in the loo, and you’ll be good to go.

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Cleansing is essential

One cleanse removes makeup. Two removes sweat, SPF and pollution build-up. During the summer, these can “clog pores and trigger breakouts,” says Dr Veraitch, which is why both dermatologists stress the importance of proper evening cleansing. Dr Veraitch recommends using AHA- or BHA-based cleansers, explaining that they deeply cleanse the skin and keep pores clear without harsh scrubbing.

Rethink your daily intimate routine

“The intimate area is naturally self-regulating, so less is often more,” says Dr Jamil, who recommends “gentle, pH-balanced cleansers designed specifically for intimate skin” and avoiding heavily fragranced products or aggressive exfoliation. In other words: your vulva does not need a 12-step routine or to smell like a tropical cocktail. Femfresh’s Daily Intimate Wash, enriched with aloe vera and calendula extracts, is pH and microbiome balanced, soap-free and made with 94% natural origin ingredients making it the perfect option for daily use during your shower.

Courtesy of Femfresh

Bye-bye chafing

Heat and friction can compromise the skin barrier, especially on the thighs, leading to irritation. Barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid should be your first port of call, as “they help reinforce the skin barrier, maintain hydration, and reduce transepidermal water loss,” says Dr Veraitch. Heatwave? Bring it on!

Explore the full range of daily intimate products.

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