Best 5 Light Potato Salad Recipes

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Calling all potato salad lovers! Our light potato salad is a refreshing twist on the classic dish, perfect for summer gatherings or a healthy side dish. Made with tender potatoes, crisp celery, red onion, and fresh herbs, this salad is tossed in a tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of dill. For those seeking a vegan option, we offer a plant-based version that swaps out the Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for a creamy avocado dressing. Additionally, we've included a traditional German potato salad recipe, featuring a warm potato salad with bacon, onions, and vinegar, and a classic American potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, celery, and sweet pickle relish. With four delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect potato salad to suit your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LIGHT AND EASY GREEK POTATO SALAD



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Light, easy, hard to mess up, easily multiplied.

Provided by UAReba

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 red potatoes
¼ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 pinch ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Place red potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and chill in freezer until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • Slice potatoes and place into a large salad bowl; toss potatoes with green onion. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, rosemary, and red pepper in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss. Serve immediately or chill until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 149.6 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CLASSIC LIGHT POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Classic Light Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 1/2 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb small white potatoes
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and chopped
1 egg white, hard boiled, chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
3 pinches paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender when pricked with a knife. Drain and cool the potatoes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, mustard and celery.
  • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl. Add the hard boiled egg and egg white and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. (This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.)
  • Just before serving, stir in the red onion. Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle the paprika on top.

LIGHT SUMMER POTATO SALAD - LEICHTER KARTOFFELSALAT



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Years ago, my German step-Grandmother gave me a book of German cooking. This is from that book, which was published in 1969. "Light" in this case has managed to hold up for 40 odd years. I changed the original recipe to include veggie stock instead of chicken, and added some fresh chives to the finished salad for a little extra colour. Update: After making it for the first time, I found there was far too much salt put in at a time when there is no going back...so I adjusted that down. Also adjusted down the amount of olive oil (orig called for 1/3 cup), and added some additional directions regarding the potatoes.

Provided by magpie diner

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium potatoes (boiling potatoes, waxy like yukons or red)
1 medium onion, finely diced
2/3 cup vegetable stock
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons mustard (ideally Dusseldorf style or hot)
1/2-1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare the potatoes by scrubbing them clean, but not peeling. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil, drop the potatoes in - there should be enough water to cover them. Boil them briskly until they show only the slightest resistance when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. (about 20 minutes). You don't want to overcook them or you won't be able to slice them. TEST - take out your largest potato and cut it in half lengthwise, check for doneness.
  • Drain the potatoes -- let them cool enough to handle them, then peel (use fingers or gently use knife, cut out brown bits as you go). Cut each in half lengthwise and then into 1/4 inch slices. Set the slices aside in a bowl and cover tightly. There will be a small amount of carry-over cooking here.
  • In a heavy pot combine the diced onion, veggie stock, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occassionally. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Pour the sauce over the potato slices. Coat evenly by turning with a spatula. Let the potatoes cool to room temperature, mix in the fresh chives, adjust salt & pepper and serve.

LIGHT POTATO SALAD



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My husband and I are both from big families, so we're always getting together. The first time I served this nutritious salad, everyone loved it.-Sharon Thom, Lavina, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds unpeeled red potatoes, cooked and cubed (5 cups)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped dill pickle
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
2 tablespoons reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon snipped fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In bowl, combine potatoes, celery, pickle, red pepper, onion, parsley and mint. Combine all remaining ingredients; pour over salad and mix gently. Cover and chill for several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LIGHT POTATO SALAD



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I know the potato salad I suggest is in culinary terms very un-American. I resolutely believe, however, that potatoes are so much better dressed in oil and vinegar (but it must be good wine vinegar) than blanketed in mayonnaise.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Salt
5 pounds new potatoes, creamers or other small (1-inch to 1 1/2-inch diameter) potatoes
6 scallions, thinly sliced into rings
2 tablespoons garlic-infused oil
10 slices ( 1/2 pound) bacon
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1/4 cup good-quality white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a large wide pan of salted water to a boil, and add potatoes. Boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, cut in two, and place in a large bowl. Add scallions, and toss gently to mix.
  • Return dry potato pan to medium heat, and add garlic oil and bacon. Cook bacon until very crisp, and transfer to paper towels.
  • Add mustard seeds to bacon fat in pan. After a few moments, they will begin to pop. Immediately turn off heat, and add vinegar and potato mixture. Toss together, then transfer back into bowl.
  • Cover salad with plastic wrap, and allow to rest at room temperature for about an hour. To serve, transfer to a serving bowl, and crumble crispy bacon on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 212, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 345 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For a creamy potato salad: Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or sour cream to the dressing.
  • For a tangy potato salad: Add 1/4 cup of vinegar or lemon juice to the dressing.
  • For a smoky potato salad: Add 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the dressing.
  • For a spicy potato salad: Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the dressing.
  • For a herby potato salad: Add 1/4 cup of chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or dill, to the salad.
  • For a crunchy potato salad: Add 1/2 cup of chopped celery, onion, or bell pepper to the salad.
  • For a colorful potato salad: Use a variety of colorful potatoes, such as red, yellow, or purple potatoes.
  • For a make-ahead potato salad: Prepare the potato salad up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a light and refreshing potato salad that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a side dish that is both delicious and easy to make, give this light potato salad a try.

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