Portions: 4 servings Calories: 253kcal |
You are going to love this light potato salad recipe with no mayo. And especially for those looking for a lighter alternative to some of our favorite dishes, this lighter potato salad is an excellent option.
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Lighter creamy potato salad with no mayo.
Why I ā¤ļø it
A great alternative to potato salad with mayonnaise, and as tasty as the classic potato salad, this creamy potato salad with apple is a lighter and much healthier gluten and dairy-free dish.
Mayonnaise is one of the most common dressings in potato salad, but not having mayonnaise on hand doesn't mean you can't enjoy potato salad. Try this simple but healthy mayo-free potato salad recipe, and you'll see for yourself that it will not lack in flavor.
Light potato salad recipe no mayo
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Utensils and tools
- Large pot or large saucepan to boil the vegetables
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds of Russet or Yukon gold potatoes, [0.68 kg], peeled
- 1 large carrot, boiled, peeled
- 1¾ teaspoon of salt, (or more, to taste)
- 3 egg (medium), hard-boiled, diced
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 small red onion, minced
- ¾ cup of sliced green beans, blanched, or the same amount of blanched peas
- ā cup of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, (optional)
- 1 small apple, peeled and diced (see notes)
- ¼ teaspoon of pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground), (or more, to taste)
Video
Preparation
Before starting, please make sure you have all the ingredients and utensils ready.
Step 1: Boiling ingredients
In a large pot or saucepan, combine potatoes, carrots, eggs, and a teaspoon of salt. Boil the egg for 7 minutes, and the potato and carrot until they are fork tender.
Drain the water, let them cool down to room temperature, and peel and dice the carrot, eggs, and potatoes.
Step 2: Steeping onion
Add vinegar to the bowl with the onion and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Separate vinegar from onions and set both aside.
Step 3: Mixing the salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine potato, eggs, carrot, green beans, and onion, and stir to mix thoroughly. Pour in the vinegar, oil, and mustard. Add the apple and combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
If you won't serve it right away, cover it and keep chilled for later.
Step 4: Serving
This salad keeps refrigerated for about a day. Once chilled, serve right out of the fridge, so the eggs don't get spoiled.
Top tips
- You can substitute all the vegetables for frozen mixed veggies (thawed before starting) for a quick version.
- Peel and dice the apple right before adding it to the salad, otherwise, it will turn black.
- Served as a light meal, this serves 4. As a salad, it serves 6.
Serving suggestions
This salad is great for everyday meals, BBQs, cookouts, and potlucks. Since it doesn't contain mayo, it's even safer for those large celebratory meals.
My. no-mayo potato salad also makes a great side dish.
You can decorate the salad with chopped green onions, parsley, dill, or any fresh herbs of your choosing.
Variations
Instead of the vinegar and mustard dressing, you can make a simpler vinaigrette with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
For another great recipe you can serve with your cookout, try this chicken salad chick grape salad recipe.
Nutritional information
Calories: 253kcal - Carbohydrates: 42g - Protein: 9gFat: 6g - Saturated Fat: 1g - Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g - Monounsaturated Fat: 2g - Cholesterol: 140mg - Sodium: 549mg - Potassium: 962mg - Fiber: 6g - Sugar: 9g - Vitamin A: 2917IU - Vitamin C: 41mg - Calcium: 65mg - Iron: 2mg
FAQs
Why do you add vinegar to potato salad?
I add vinegar to potato salad as part of a simple vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise.Ā
What is the base of potato salad?
Potato salad is typically made with potato, carrot, egg, and many other vegetables, depending on the type of salad or the cook's preference.
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Lighter Creamy Potato Salad with no Mayo
Ingredients
- 1½ pound of Russet or Yukon gold potatoes [0.68 kg]
- 1 large carrot boiled, peeled, and diced
- 1¾ teaspoon of salt (or more, to taste)
- 3 egg medium, hard-boiled, diced
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 small red onion minced
- ¾ cup of sliced green beans blanched, or the same amount of blanched peas
- ā cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 small apple peeled and diced (see notes)
- ¼ teaspoon of pepper freshly-cracked, or ground, (or more, to taste)
Instructions
Step 1: Boiling ingredients
- In a large pot or saucepan, combineĀ potatoes,Ā carrots,Ā eggs, and a teaspoon ofĀ salt. Boil theĀ eggĀ for 7 minutes, and theĀ potatoĀ andĀ carrotĀ until they are fork tender.Drain the water, let them cool down to room temperature, and peel and dice the carrot, eggs, and potatoes.
Step 2: Steeping onion
- AddĀ vinegarĀ to the bowl with theĀ onionĀ and let it rest for 10 minutes.Separate vinegar from onions and set both aside.
Step 3: Mixing the salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine potato, eggs, carrot,Ā green beans, and onion, and stir to mix thoroughly. Pour in the vinegar,Ā oil, andĀ mustard. Add theĀ appleĀ and combine. Season with salt andĀ pepperĀ to taste.If you won't serve it right away, cover it and keep chilled for later.
Step 4: Serving
- This salad keeps refrigerated for about a day. Once chilled, serve right out of the fridge so the eggs don't get spoiled.
Notes
Nutrition
By Tia Clara
, published Dec 16, 2012 on
Laura
Excelente. I made it and it was a hit.
Julie Peterson
how much olive oil? thank you for responding
Tia Clara
It's 1/3 cup, but add more or less if you prefer.
Mayra Rodriguez
Than you for the beautiful presentation of our distinctive and wonderful cusine. GOD bless you. .may you continue sharing with the world a very imp. rtant part of our rich culture. Love the colors coordination used. The linens are just fine. I'm really going to try the Russian potatoe salad.. You just gained a new fan.
Tia Clara
Thanks!
Tia Clara
Aqui es más común en navidad.
Yadsia @ShopCookMake
A mi me encanta la ensalada de papa con manzana. Cuando era pequeña todo el mundo las preparaba así, pero ya eso se ha perdido. Que buena que esta receta las incluye.