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Red Potato Salad

Red Potato Salad

93 Ratings
93 Ratings
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Red Potato Salad on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This all-time favorite mix of tender potatoes, celery, and onions has been updated with a tangy yogurt sauce. This classic side is sure to please a hungry family or backyard BBQ guests.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yogurt, plain fat-free
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 4 medium red potatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. To prepare sauce, combine yogurt, mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
  2. Wash potatoes and place in pot. Cover with water about 1 inch above potatoes.
  3. Bring water and potatoes to a boil and simmer until potatoes are fork tender.
  4. Drain potatoes and set aside to cool.
  5. When potatoes are cooled, cut into bite-sized cubes. Place cut potatoes into large bowl.
  6. Add celery, onions, salt, and pepper to potatoes. Top with sauce and mix well.
  7. Garnish with parsley and enjoy.

Notes

  • Red or white potatoes can be used.
  • Dijon mustard can be substituted for yellow mustard.

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Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 236
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Sodium 488 mg
Carbohydrates 41 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 151 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 1184 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 236
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 1 mg
Carbohydrates 41 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 151 mg
Potassium 1184 mg
Sodium 488 mg
Copper 305 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 61 mg
Phosphorus 232 mg
Selenium 4 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 4 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mg
Vitamin C 20 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 14 mcg
Folate 52 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 47 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/2 cups
Dairy 1/4 cups
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