Healthier Potato Salad Food

GARDEN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel a 2-inch-long strip of zest from the lemon; tie into a bundle with the parsley and thyme sprigs and bay leaf using kitchen twine. Put in a saucepan with the garlic, potatoes, 2 tablespoons salt and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 10 minutes. Add the carrots and cook until the potatoes are tender and the carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 more minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the vegetables and discard the herb bundle. Let cool. Meanwhile, finely grate 2 teaspoons lemon zest and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice into a large bowl. Whisk in the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, scallion whites, chopped parsley, reserved cooking water, 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and cucumber to the dressing and toss. Chill about 4 hours. Top with the scallion greens.
• Photograph by Andrew Mccaul

HEALTHIER POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into 2.5-3cm chunks (step 1), so that they are all the same size and will cook evenly. Put them in a pan of boiling water. Once the water has returned to the boil, lower the heat slightly and cook for about 10 mins or until just cooked and still keeping their shape. Tip them into a colander to drain well, then transfer to a large bowl.
• While the potatoes are cooking, mix together the mayonnaise, yogurt, crème fraîche, mustard and milk. Add the spring onions, then most of the chives and tarragon to the potatoes (step 2). Season with pepper and a pinch of salt.
• Spoon the dressing over the potatoes while they are still warm (step 3), then toss gently together so that they are well coated but don't break up. Tip the potato salad into a serving bowl and scatter over the remaining chives and tarragon. Serve cold - but the flavour is best if not served straight from the fridge.

HEALTHIER OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, cool, peel, and chop.
• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Discard yolks and chop whites.
• Combine potatoes, egg whites, celery, onion, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, celery seed, garlic, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.

HEALTHY LEMON DILL POTATO SALAD (NO MAYO)

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes in half leaving the skin on, and place them in a pot. Add enough water to submerge them completely. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the water and place the potatoes in a large bowl.
• While the potatoes are cooking, make the dressing and keep it ready. Add all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk till combined.
• Add dill and spring onions to the bowl with the potatoes and pour the dressing over the potatoes while they are still warm. Toss well and let this salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the potatoes soak up the liquid.

HEALTHY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool for 30 minutes. , Slice eggs in half (discard yolks or save for another use). Cut the whites into 1/2-in. pieces., In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, egg whites, onion, celery, green onions, red pepper and parsley; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.

GLUTEN FREE "POTATO" SALAD WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Chop cauliflower into small florets (½ inch).
• Steam cauliflower on the stove until fork-tender, not more or a stronger "cauliflower" smell develops.
• Allow cauliflower to cool then place in a large bowl.
• Add celery, onion, parsley and egg.
• Stir in veganaisse, mustard and salt.
• Serve.

HEALTHIER CREAMY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Let potatoes cool.
• Stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in cauliflower and fresh parsley. Add cooled potatoes; toss gently to coat. Chill, covered, at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

HEALTHY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• strain yogurt in strainer or in a coffee filter placed in a sieve, let the whey run off for about 1 hour. Yogurt will have same consistency as sour cream.
• boil potatoes, peel, let cool and cube. Best used when fairly cold, but I have also used them while still warm if I do not have the time to wait.
• Mix yogurt with mayo, onion, sugar, salt and lemon. Add curry 'to taste' - I use 1/2 tsp but not everybody likes the same amount of curry so add a bit at a time. Mix and add more salt/pepper if needed.
• Add cubed potatoes to mix and let cool.
• Serve with toppings.

HEALTHY COLD SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Add roasted potatoes, diced eggs and onions to a medium-sized bowl.
• In a separate large bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together.
• Add potato/egg/onion mixture to dressing and mix to combine. Chill until ready to serve.