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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Sides

    Healthy Potato Salad

    Published: Sep 30, 2021 · Updated: Aug 18, 2022 by Neil 8 Comments

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    Healthy potato salad is an easy to make lighter version of the favourite side dish. Still deliciously creamy, yogurt helps to make it lower in calories!

    A bowl of healthy potato salad garnished with chives and with a serving spoon in.

    Folks are you looking for a great potato salad that tastes just like the classic recipe but one that doesn't contain the classic recipes calories?

    Then look no further than this healthy potato salad!

    Tasting just as creamy as the good old fashioned recipe you love, this is the perfect make-ahead side dish.

    It's ideal for picnics and BBQ's; your friends/guests will love this.

    Birds eye view of a bowl of healthy potato salad at the bottom. Chives, cherry tomatoes and a red onion at the top.

    Unfortunately the majority of shop bought potato salads are not that healthy to eat.

    A lot of them are made with lots of full fat mayonnaise and some even contain an even higher fat ingredient, sour cream.

    There's also all the other additives if you have time to check their recipe list.

    So, this home made healthy potato salad recipe is made entirely from scratch ensuring you'll know exactly what ingredients are in it!

    Potato salad served in a white bowl with chives decorated over the top and cherry tomatoes, a red onion and whole chives in the background.

    In order to make this a healthy potato salad I have made a few changes and substitutes.

    Some potato salad recipes have hard-boiled eggs in them. To be honest I've never been a fan of having those in my salad so I've removed them altogether.

    I have used a small amount of low fat mayonnaise to keep the recipes authenticity but I've combined it with 0% fat Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard.

    It's a dressing that still tastes absolutely delicious. It has all the tanginess and creamyness of the original but it's much lower in calories and fat.

    The texture of the potato salad still has that slight crunch from the celery and red onion and topped with the snipped chives makes it perfect!

    Why not give this alternative healthier potato salad recipe a go?

    Potato salad in a bowl with a serving spoon to the side. Chives, cherry tomatoes and a red onion in the background as decoration.

    Tips for How To Make A Healthy Potato Salad

    • Make sure you use waxy potatoes like Charlotte, Maris Peer or Jersey Royals. These will not end up mushy like starchy potatoes.
    • To ensure each potato is cooked through peel and cut each potato into 2cm pieces.
    • Don't use boiled water for the potatoes. Use fresh cold water, just enough to cover the potoatoes.
    • Make sure not to cook the potatoes for too long. You want them to be just slightly tender. Still with a bit of a "bite".
    • When you drain the potatoes with the colander, rinse them under a little cold water which will help to stop them cooking any more.
    • Once the potato salad has been removed from the fridge check the seasoning again before serving.

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    Healthy Potato Salad Recipe

    You can make your potatoes in advance if you wish and keep them in the fridge before adding the dressing and rest of the ingredients.

    Leftover boiled potatoes are fine to use too as long as not too mushy.

    Make sure you allow sufficient time for the salad to marinate in the fridge before serving.

    Your healthy potato salad should last in the fridge for 4 - 5 days. It is not suitable for freezing.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    A bowl of healthy potato salad garnished with chives and with a serving spoon in.
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    Healthy Potato Salad Recipe

    Healthy potato salad is an easy to make lighter version of the favourite side dish. Still deliciously creamy, yogurt helps to make it lower in calories!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Course: Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 126kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Colander
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring spoons
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Wooden spoon
    • Peeler

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg waxy potatoes like Charlotte, Maris Peer or Jersey Royals.
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 150 g 0% fat Greek yogurt
    • 50 g low fat mayonnaise
    • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
    • Freshly ground salt and pepper
    • 1 stalk celery finely diced.
    • ½ small red onion finely diced.
    • 2 tablespoon chives snipped into small pieces.
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Peel and cube the potatoes into cubes (about 2cm size each).
    • Place potatoes into a large saucepan. Cover with water, add salt. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the potatoes until slightly tender but not falling apart for about 10 minutes. Drain using a colander and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
    • In a small Pyrex bowl combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Add to the potatoes and gently stir to combine.
    • Add the celery, red onion, and chives to the potato mixture, stir to combine. Check seasoning. Add more salt and pepper to taste if required.
    • Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving to allow the salad to marinate and chill.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Healthy Potato Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 126 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 2mg1%
    Sodium 366mg16%
    Potassium 570mg16%
    Carbohydrates 24g8%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 44IU1%
    Vitamin C 26mg32%
    Calcium 39mg4%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      September 30, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      This post made me realize that we didn't make potato salad near enough this summer. Well, I guess better late than never, right? I like the way you've used Greek yogurt in this recipe, Neil. And the Dijon is a requirement for good potato salad if you ask me!

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      • Neil

        October 01, 2021 at 6:22 am

        I must admit I made a fair amount of this for all the BBQ's we were able to have this year due to the weather being so good! And yeah David, I agree that the Dijon mustard is a MUST for a good potato salad!

        Reply
    2. Chef Mimi

      September 30, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never used yogurt in a potato salad! I’ve used mayo and sour cream, and I like that. I actually love good mayonnaise, which I’ve learned from reading blogs that many people don’t. I can’t wait to try your recipe!

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 01, 2021 at 6:24 am

        Hope you enjoy the recipe Mimi. The yogurt is a great (and healthier) substitute for excess mayo or sour cream. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      October 01, 2021 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      While I don't mind mayo in salad recipes, I don't like potato (and pasta) salads loaded with so much of it that you can barely taste the main ingredients! Most of times I go myself with the combo of yogurt or sour cream and mayo. So this delicious variation is right up my alley!

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      • Neil

        October 02, 2021 at 7:14 am

        I couldn't agree with you more there Ben. What's the point in a potato salad if you can't actually taste the main ingredients? Thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    4. Kelly | Foodtasia

      October 06, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      Neil, this potato salad is perfection! Potato salads made with all mayo can be heavy and gloopy. Not only is yours healthier, I'm sure it tastes much better as well! Love the crunchy bits from the celery and onion!

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 07, 2021 at 6:01 am

        Thanks Kelly! Yeah I think that the crunchy celery and onion make this potota salad unique, and even more delicious! 🙂

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