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Bowl of simple potato salad with herbs and dressing

Simple Potato Salad

This easy potato salad features tender new potatoes in a creamy dressing, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weekday dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 kg new potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1/3 cup full fat or light mayonnaise substitute vegan mayo for dairy free
  • 3 tablespoons full fat or light salad cream can swap for plain yogurt plus 1 teaspoon mustard for tang
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives fresh preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons salt for the cooking water plus more to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook until a fork pierces the potatoes easily, usually 10 to 15 minutes depending on chunk size.
  3. Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot or a large bowl. Let them cool for a few minutes so they hold their shape.
  4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, salad cream, chopped chives, dried dill, and several grinds of black pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes and toss gently to coat every piece. Warm potatoes absorb the dressing faster, but you can chill the salad if you prefer it cold.
  6. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a lighter dressing, use half mayo and half low fat yogurt. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 3 to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended because the mayonnaise-based dressing will separate.

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