How to Make Ikura Potato Salad: A Creamy and Tangy Recipe
Ikura Potato Salad: Creamy Potato Salad with Salmon Roe
This recipe combines a chilled potato salad with salmon roe added immediately before serving. The potatoes and dressing can be prepared ahead; keeping the ikura separate until the end preserves its texture and makes the dish easier to serve.
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Ingredients
Serves: 4–6
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- 2 lb Yukon Gold or red potatoes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Cucumber and radish, finely sliced or diced
- Fresh dill or chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4–6 tbsp chilled ikura
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: simmer until tender, drain, and cool before assembling the salad.
- Make the dressing: combine mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, and optional sour cream or yogurt. Season to taste.
- Combine: fold the cooled potatoes with cucumber, radish, herbs, and dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Add ikura at serving: gently spoon or fold chilled salmon roe into the salad immediately before serving, reserving some for garnish.
Variations
- Smoked salmon: add pieces of smoked salmon to the chilled potato base.
- Spicy: add a small amount of chili sauce to the dressing.
- Lighter: replace part of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt if desired.
Which Salmon Roe Works?
Chum, Coho, Pink, and King salmon roe can all work. The choice is primarily about flavor and texture; there is no need to mix this salmon-roe recipe with the separate trout-roe cluster.
Make Ahead & Storage
Prepare and refrigerate the potato-salad base in advance, following normal food-safety practices. Keep the salmon roe refrigerated separately and add it only when serving. For roe storage details, use our Salmon Roe Storage Guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare ikura potato salad in advance?
Yes. Prepare the potato base ahead and keep it refrigerated. Add the roe close to serving.
Is ikura the same as salmon roe?
Ikura is the Japanese term commonly used for prepared salmon roe. Learn more in our Salmon Roe (Ikura) Guide.
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