Lebanese Potato Salad

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Dressed with a tangy lemon vinaigrette and fresh mint, this invigorating—and dairy-free—potato salad makes the perfect summer potluck contribution.

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Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, (about 3 medium)

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a cutting board. Let cool for 20 minutes. Cut the cooled potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.

  2. Whisk lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss to coat.

  3. Just before serving, add scallions and mint to the salad and toss gently

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add additional lemon juice and/or salt to taste.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2007

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

142 Calories
5g Fat
22g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 2/3 cup
Calories 142
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 5%
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Vitamin A 192IU 4%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Folate 25mcg 6%
Sodium 153mg 7%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Magnesium 30mg 7%
Potassium 516mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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