Best 5 Skinny Potato Salad Recipes

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**Skinny Potato Salad: A Healthier Take on a Classic Dish**

Potato salad, a quintessential side dish for summer gatherings, often carries a reputation for being heavy and laden with mayonnaise. However, this skinny potato salad recipe offers a lighter, more refreshing alternative without compromising on flavor. This recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, reducing the fat content significantly while still providing a creamy texture. Additionally, it incorporates a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables, resulting in a vibrant and flavorful salad. This article presents not only the classic skinny potato salad recipe but also variations that cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds, including a vegan version, a bacon-ranch version, and a mustard-based version. With its healthier ingredients and delicious taste, this skinny potato salad is sure to become a favorite at your next potluck or barbecue.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

SKINNY HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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66% less fat • 22% fewer calories • 57% less sodium than the original recipe. Cutting the bacon in half, along with a few other changes, slims down a classic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium red potatoes, unpeeled
3 slices bacon
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
3/4 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, place potatoes. Add water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Cut into slices.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Chop bacon; set aside.
  • Remove and discard bacon drippings from skillet. Add oil; heat over medium heat. Add onions; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, sugar, salt, celery seed and pepper. Gradually stir in water, vinegar and mustard. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened.
  • Stir in potatoes and bacon. Cook, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated. To serve, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SKINNY POTATO SALAD



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Years ago, I found a similar recipe in Reader's Digest. Delicious skinny potato salad with very little mayonnaise; Greek yogurt takes its place.

Provided by MairsyDoats

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Creamy Potato Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups new potatoes
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared brown mustard, or more to taste
1 tablespoon cooking sherry
1 tablespoon pickle juice
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles

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 and let cool.
  • Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, sherry, pickle juice, salt, and pepper together to make dressing.
  • Halve or quarter potatoes and place in a bowl. Add celery, green onions, and pickles. Spoon in dressing and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 305.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

WW 3 PT. SKINNY POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Ww 3 Pt. Skinny Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 1 heaping cup, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs small red potatoes (boiled, cooled, and cut-up)
2 hard-boiled eggs or 5 egg whites
1 cup carrot, grated
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cups fat-free mayonnaise
0.5 (1 ounce) envelope hidden valley fat-free ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Mix the mayo and the dip mix together and toss over the veggies.
  • Chill 1-2 hours before serving.

SKINNY CREAMY AVOCADO POTATO SALAD



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50% less sat fat • 29% fewer calories than the original recipe. Want to boost calcium and protein in this yummy version of spud salad? Use the plain fat-free yogurt instead of the fat-free sour cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 pounds round white and/or red potatoes
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise or light salad dressing
1 carton (8 oz) fat-free sour cream or 1 cup Yoplait® plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup cubed reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
2 slices reduced-sodium bacon or turkey bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
Fat-free milk (optional)
1 avocado

Steps:

  • In a covered large saucepan, cook potatoes in a large amount of boiling water for 20 to 25 minutes or just until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into bite-size cubes.
  • In a very large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, the 2 tablespoons milk, the seasoned pepper, and salt. Gently stir in potato cubes, hard-cooked eggs, green onions, and cheese. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Cover and chill bacon separately.
  • Stir salad. If salad seems dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional milk. Tote salad and bacon in an insulated cooler with ice packs. To serve, seed, peel, and chop avocado; stir avocado and bacon into salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 cup, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your potato salad a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and fingerling potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are just tender. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and fall apart in the salad.
  • Allow the potatoes to cool completely before adding the dressing. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light and tangy dressing. A mayonnaise-based dressing is a classic choice, but you can also try a vinaigrette or Greek yogurt-based dressing.
  • Add some fresh herbs and vegetables. This will add flavor and color to the salad. Some good options include celery, onion, parsley, and dill.
  • Serve the potato salad chilled. This will help to keep the flavors fresh and crisp.

Conclusion:

Skinny potato salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. With its light and tangy dressing, fresh herbs, and vegetables, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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