Best 7 Zesty Low Fat Potato Salad Recipes

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**Zesty Low-Fat Potato Salad: A Refreshing and Guilt-Free Summer Side Dish**

Potato salad is a classic summer side dish, but it can often be loaded with unhealthy fats and calories. This zesty low-fat potato salad recipe offers a lighter and more refreshing alternative, without sacrificing any of the flavor. Made with a combination of boiled potatoes, celery, red onion, and fresh herbs, this salad is tossed in a tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. The result is a creamy, flavorful salad that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. Best of all, this recipe is incredibly easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your potato salad classic or with a few extra add-ins, this recipe has you covered. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LOW FAT POTATO SALAD



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Relate Jesse and Anne Foust from Bluefield, West Virginia, "We like to make this chunky salad the day before to let the flavors mellow."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds red potatoes, cubed
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15-20 minutes; drain thoroughly. Place in a bowl; cool slightly. Pour salad dressing over warm potatoes; toss to coat. Add celery, green pepper, onion, radishes, parsley, salt if desired and pepper; mix well. Combine the mayonnaise, mustard and sugar; pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

ZESTY POTATO SALAD



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A new, zippy version of the old favorite, this refreshing potato salad is sure to please! Horseradish gives it a delightfully different flavor. Try it for your next family gathering or picnic. -Aney Chatterton, Soda Springs, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds red potatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into cubes., In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, parsley, pepper and remaining salt. Stir in the potatoes, eggs, bacon and onions. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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

SUPER-ZESTY POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups neutral-flavored oil (such as vegetable, canola or peanut)
2 1/2 pounds small red bliss potatoes, quartered
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Kosher salt
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Make the mayonnaise: Put the egg yolks in a food processor and add the vinegar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Turn on the machine and very slowly start to drizzle in the oil (drip until the mixture starts to look like mayonnaise, then you can start adding it in a slow, steady stream). If the mayonnaise is too thick, add a few drops of water; if it is not thick enough, add a little more oil with the motor running.
  • Make the salad: Put the potatoes and garlic in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes by 2 inches and season generously with salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the onion, celery and vinegar. Season with salt.
  • Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl (discard the garlic). Add the bacon-onion mixture to the hot potatoes and stir to incorporate. Gently stir in 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise and the mustard and season with salt. Refrigerate until cold.

10 MINUTE LOW-FAT POTATO SALAD



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Potato salad from scratch in just 10 minutes, and it's low fat too. I love the creamy taste of the dressing, and the olives compliment the mustards. This can easily be double to accommodate a larger family, however it would take about 5 minutes longer to prepare.

Provided by Random Rachel

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 potatoes (kiwi sized)
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 tablespoon salad dressing (or mayo)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
1 pickle (or 1/4 cup relish)
1/4 cup sliced green olives (with pimentos)

Steps:

  • Wash, dry, and stab potatoes. Place on a microwave safe plate and nuke for 6 min 40 sec. (If you double the recipe, increase the time to 11 min 20 sec.).
  • Meanwhile, stir the yogurt and mayo together in your serving bowl, add the mustards and set aside.
  • Dice the pickle, add it and the olives to the dressing mix.
  • When the potatoes are done, slit each into quarters, and rinse in a strainer under cold water until cool enough to handle. Chop them into bite sized pieces, and rinse again until they are cooled completely.
  • Toss the potatoes in the dressing and -tada- you have fresh potato salad in under 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 565, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 6.3, Protein 9

ZESTY SALAD



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A refreshing, zesty salad for lunch or picnics. Great with anything or just on its own.

Provided by farah

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small potato, cut into cubes
½ cup finely chopped cabbage
¼ cup fresh pomegranate seeds
½ carrot, cut into matchsticks
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place potato cubes into a small pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine cooled potato, cabbage, pomegranate seeds, and carrot in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well-mixed. Poured over potato mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 604.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

ZESTY POTATO SALAD



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Discover our Zesty Potato Salad. Tangy MIRACLE WHIP, sweet honey mustard and crunchy green onion gives this Zesty Potato Salad unusual depth of flavors.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Sauces & Condiments

Time 3h25m

Yield 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb. new potatoes, quartered
1/2 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise or MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
2 green onions, sliced
4 tsp. GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard
2 tsp. honey
1/8 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water in saucepan 20 min. or until tender; drain.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add potatoes; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as red or Yukon Gold, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, such as Russet, and are ideal for potato salad.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: Boiling the potatoes in salted water until they are tender but still firm is the best way to cook them for potato salad. Avoid overcooking, as this will make the potatoes mushy.
  • Cool the potatoes before assembling the salad: This will prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light dressing: A simple vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing is best. Avoid using heavy dressings, as they will overpower the flavor of the potatoes.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon are classic potato salad mix-ins. However, you can also get creative and add other ingredients, such as roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, or chopped nuts.
  • Season the salad to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Zesty Low-Fat Potato Salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its tangy dressing and fresh vegetables, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. This recipe is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Whether you like your potato salad classic or with a twist, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful side dish, give this Zesty Low-Fat Potato Salad a try.

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