Description
Potato salad gets a nutritious makeover with this light and zesty Mediterranean-inspired dish. Fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and a tangy olive oil dressing make you crave each refreshing bite of this wholesome summer classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) mini potatoes (yellow or red, washed with peels on)
Protein:
- 3 hard boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
Seasonings and Dressing:
- 3/4 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 green onions
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste and for cooking the potatoes)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Submerge mini potatoes in generously salted water, simmering for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Remove and allow to cool completely.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, celery salt, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Carefully segment hard boiled eggs into precise chunks, incorporating them into the dressing mixture.
- Separate green onion whites and greens. Mince white portions and fold into the developing salad base.
- Precisely dice celery into uniform small cubes, adding them alongside briny capers to the mixture.
- Transform cooled potatoes into bite-sized morsels, gently folding them into the creamy dressing to ensure even coating without crushing the delicate pieces.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering freshly chopped green onion tops across the surface just before serving, introducing a burst of color and sharp, fresh flavor.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or cashew yogurt for a vegan version.
- Reduce sodium by using herbs instead of celery salt and adjusting added salt quantities.
- Boost protein content by adding grilled chicken or plant-based protein like chickpeas for extra nutrition.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make assembly quick and effortless during busy weekdays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg