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healthy potato salad

Healthy Potato Salad

Kitchen Ready Betty
This healthy potato salad swaps heavy mayo for a zesty Dijon vinaigrette to create a light and refreshing side dish. It's a nutrient-dense, crowd-pleasing option that's perfect for summer BBQs, holiday potlucks, or easy weekly meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time for best flavor (minimum) 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Salads, Salads & Sides, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 147 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan with lid (to boil potatoes if not using steam-fresh, microwavable bags)
  • 6 cup salad bowl
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • sturdy salad spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs baby potatoes I like a combo of Yukon gold and red for color variety and flavor; I buy these prewashed in steam-fresh bags and microwave them to make this recipe super easy; see recipe notes*
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh chives finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh dill finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook potatoes (either steam in microwave or boil on stove--microwave method recommended for faster prep and easier clean-up). Allow to slightly cool, then cut into quarters.
  • Add quartered potatoes, chopped celery, chives, and dill to large bowl; mix.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard; drizzle over vegetables.
  • Mix thoroughly; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and chill for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.

Notes

*If you can't find prewashed potatoes in microwave-ready bags, you can do the following:
  • Wash loose baby potatoes and prick the skins once or twice with a fork to prevent them from bursting.
  • Place them in a microwave-safe bowl with about 2 tablespoons of water.
  • Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid (left slightly ajar) or a damp paper towel to trap the steam.
  • Microwave on HIGH for 9 to 12 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
For the best flavor, drizzle the vinaigrette over the potatoes while they are still slightly warm. This allows the potatoes to absorb the dressing more deeply than if you wait until they are completely cold.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
Keyword celery, chives, cookouts, dijon, dijon vinaigrette, dill, healthy potato salad, potato, potato salad, potatoes, summer, vegan
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