I am glad that there is a such thing as Mediterranean Diet Potato Salad.
This is because there are too many things that can go wrong with such as classic side.
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Mediterranean Diet Potato Salad
A perfect lower fat version of a favorite potato side dish.
I like that this potato salad is not just for summer picnics and barbecues.
Have you tried my Mediterranean Diet Roasted Potatoes?
That recipe is for a lower fat roasted potato dish that is also Mediterranean diet friendly.
This recipe is really about a Mediterranean version of a favorite mayonnaise salad side dish.
Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
This recipe is for anyone asking how do you make potato salad from scratch.
Technically, the typical potato salad usually has a few main ingredients along with some seasonings.
Those ingredients include cooked potatoes, mayonnaise, and hard boiled eggs.
This potato salad recipe has been modified to be friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
Yes, we will use actual potatoes as this would not be potato salad without that main ingredients.
However, we are going to use friendlier ingredients that are lower in fat and have little processing.
So you are probably wondering which type of potato is best for potato salad.
It is true that not every potato is the same. The truth is that certain potatoes are best for baking with while others work best in recipes such as this potato salad recipe.
I suggest using a smaller potato rather than a larger, starchy, and more meaty potato (like russet) that is best for baking with.
Look for a ‘waxy’ potato as they hold their shape well when both boiled and added to a recipe such as this one. Waxy potatoes include new potatoes and red potatoes.
Tips for making potato salad.
I just mentioned that the best potatoes to use in a potato salad include the waxy potatoes. Good choices for potatoes that you can use in this recipe include new potatoes and red potatoes.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- Make this potato salad more like an old fashion potato salad. Simply add a tablespoon or so of regular yellow mustard.
- This recipe calls for pickles which give the salad that tart balance with a bit of seasoning. Feel free to sub in a quarter cup of relish if you prefer that sweet balance to that tart balance (or if that is what you have on hand).
- This recipe does not include any kind of preservative. However, this potato salad should be able to keep the refrigerator for up to five days when stored correctly.
Here is how to prepare potatoes for potato salad.
As mentioned, using a ‘waxy’ potato rather than a starchy one is preferred.
You can peep the potatoes or simply clean them for this recipe.
Cooking the potatoes is rather easy to do.
Simply place the potatoes with a bit of salt in a large pot with water,
Bring the water to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes when the potatoes become a bit tender, yet mostly firm.
Remove the potatoes from the water and allow them to cool before chopping them up.
Yes, you will need Mediterranean diet friendly mayonnaise for this potato salad.
Thankfully, I do have a recipe for Mediterranean diet friendly mayonnaise that you can use.
Here is how to make Homemade Mayonnaise that is Mediterranean diet friendly.
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Mediterranean Diet Potato Salad
Mediterranean Diet Potato Salad
I mentioned above that the best potatoes to use in potato salad are ‘waxy’ potatoes such as new or red potatoes. To prepare the potatoes you will need to boil them for about 15 minutes or until they begin to get tender (with firmness).
Also mentioned is that you will need Mediterranean diet friendly mayonnaise for this recipe.
You can easily make your own recipe for Mediterranean diet friendly mayonnaise .
Here is how to make Homemade Mayonnaise that is Mediterranean diet friendly.
The ingredients that are needed to make Mediterranean Diet Potato Salad
- Potatoes- 3 pounds. There are about eight small red potatoes to a pound. Prepare your potatoes by either first removing the skin or cleaning the dirt off. Then boil the potatoes as described above.
- Mediterranean Diet Friendly Mayonnaise– 1 cup (feel free to add more if you like a more moist potato salad). You can find vegetarian mayonnaise here.
- Onion- ½ cup chopped. Red or a sweet Vidalia onion work well.
- Chopped Pickles- ½ cup. If you use a relish, please check the ingredients to make sure that they are friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
- Mustard- 2 tablespoons. Use a yellow mustard for a more ‘old fashion’ salad or a Dijon for less ‘tart’ salad.
- Optional- chopped celery, chopped hard boiled egg, chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Salt, and/or Pepper. Another option is Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend
How to make Homemade Mediterranean Diet Potato Salad.
- Prepare you potatoes as described. To prepare the potatoes you will need to boil them for about 15 minutes or until they begin to get tender (with firmness). Allow the potatoes to cool and them chop them into 1 ½ to 2″ chunks.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chopped potatoes with the mayonnaise. Then stir in the onion, pickles, and mustard.
- Add any optional ingredients and season as desired.
- Refrigerate for up to five days. Tip: use a large mixing bowl that comes with a lid to make this in. Then you can store easily store the potato salad in the same bowl that you made it in!
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Mediterranean Diet Potato Salad, the perfect side dish salad recipe for summer, picnics, holidays, and more. This is a low fat version of a favorite recipe
Mediterranean Diet Potato Salad
Ingredients
- Potatoes- 3 pounds.
- Mediterranean Diet Friendly Mayonnaise– 1 cup
- Onion- ½ cup chopped.
- Chopped Pickles- ½ cup.
- Mustard- 2 tablespoons
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings Salt, and/or Pepper. Another option is Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend
Instructions
- Prepare you potatoes as described. To prepare the potatoes you will need to boil them for about 15 minutes or until they begin to get tender (with firmness). Allow the potatoes to cool and them chop them into 1 ½ to 2" chunks.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chopped potatoes with the mayonnaise. Then stir in the onion, pickles, and mustard.
- Add any optional ingredients and season as desired.
- Refrigerate for up to five days. Tip: use a large mixing bowl that comes with a lid to make this in. Then you can store easily store the potato salad in the same bowl that you made it in!
Recipe Notes
Here is how to make Homemade Mayonnaise that is Mediterranean diet friendly.
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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