Best 6 Simply Lite Potato Salad Recipes

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Potato salad, a versatile and classic side dish, is a staple at picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. This simply lite potato salad recipe offers a refreshing and flavorful twist on the traditional dish. Made with a handful of simple ingredients, this salad is incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

The recipe features a combination of tender boiled potatoes, crisp celery, and sweet red onion, all tossed in a tangy and creamy dressing made with low-fat mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, and a hint of fresh dill. For a healthier version, the recipe also includes a vegan option, where the mayonnaise is replaced with a creamy avocado dressing. Additionally, the recipe provides instructions for a traditional potato salad dressing, made with mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet pickle relish, for those who prefer a more classic flavor profile. With its light and refreshing taste, this simply lite potato salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

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

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 AND EASY GREEK POTATO SALAD



Light and Easy Greek Potato Salad image

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

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.

Provided by jewellkay

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 potatoes
3 eggs
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sweet pickle relish
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, garlic salt, celery salt, mustard, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 334.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

BASIC POTATO SALAD



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Combining the potatoes with the vinegar mixture while they're still hot allows them to absorb it all for a more flavorful salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds waxy potatoes (such as Yukon gold or new), scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
4 scallions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced
Coarse salt
Ground pepper
3/4 cup light mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a Dutch oven (or large pot with a lid), and add enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil.
  • Place potatoes in basket, cover pot, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Steam potatoes, gently tossing occasionally, until tender, 15 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine vinegar, scallion whites, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add hot potatoes to vinegar mixture; toss to combine. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Add mayonnaise and scallion greens to cooled potatoes; mix gently to combine. Serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g

FRENCH POTATO SALAD



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Here's an easy-to-make potato salad that features a fresh, zippy tarragon dressing instead of the traditional mayonnaise. This is one of my husband's favorite recipes. I like to bring along a large bowlful for picnics, potlucks and backyard barbecues.-Cheryl Ruhr, Brookfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, cooked and sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 to 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss potatoes and onion. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, tarragon, chives, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over potato mixture and gently toss to coat. Let stand 1 hour. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts :

SKINNY CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



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53% fewer calories • 74% less fat • 75% less sat fat than the original recipe. Feel good about passing this slimmed salad at picnics and potlucks!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium red potatoes (2 lb), unpeeled
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in 4-quart saucepan; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain; let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut potatoes into cubes.
  • In large bowl, place potatoes, eggs, celery and onion; toss gently to mix. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • Add dressing to potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes for a more flavorful salad. Waxy potatoes, such as red potatoes or fingerling potatoes, hold their shape well and won't become mushy. Russet potatoes are a good choice for a more creamy salad.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are tender but still firm. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and fall apart.
  • Cool the potatoes completely before adding them to the salad. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing is a good choice.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins to the salad. Some popular options include hard-boiled eggs, chopped celery, red onion, and pickles.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. Potato salad is a great make-ahead dish.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious potato salad that everyone will love.

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