Creamy Potato Salad

14 Ratings
  • 5 8
  • 4 2
  • 3 2
  • 2 2
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Light mayonnaise and nonfat Greek yogurt add creaminess without excess fat to this fingerling potato salad. A ½-cup portion has only 2.5 grams of fat.

By Laura Zapalowski
Recipe by Cooking Light March 2012

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Recipe Summary

Yield:
Serves 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Place a saucepan filled two-thirds with water over high heat; add egg, and cover. Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add potatoes to pan; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook 5 minutes or until tender. Drain.

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  • Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; add potatoes. Peel and coarsely chop egg; add to potatoes.

  • VARIATION 1

  • Sour Cream–Dill: Prepare base recipe through step 1; omit egg. Combine 1/2 cup diced English cucumber, 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, 1 1/2 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add drained potatoes to cucumber mixture, and toss gently to coat.

  • Serves 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)

  • Calories 50 (0% from fat); Fat 7g (sat 4g); Sodium 87mg

  • VARIATION 2

  • German-Style: Prepare recipe through step 1; omit egg. Cook 2 slices center-cut bacon over medium-high until crisp; crumble. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to drippings in pan. ­Return pan to medium-high. Add 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons Dijon; cook 1 minute. Add 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt. Combine sugar mixture, potatoes, and 1/3 cup sliced green onions. Top with bacon.

  • Serves 6 (serving size: 1/3 cup)

  • Calories 82 (0% from fat); Fat 1g (sat 7g); Sodium 132mg

  • VARIATION 3

  • Lemon-Herb: Prepare base recipe through step 1; omit egg. Whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped arugula, 2 tablespoons sliced kalamata olives, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives. Add drained potatoes; toss gently to coat.

  • Serves 6 (serving size: 1/3 cup)

  • Calories 75 (0% from fat); Fat 6g (sat 5g); Sodium 101mg

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
74 calories; fat 2.5g; saturated fat 0.5g; mono fat 0.8g; poly fat 1.1g; protein 2.5g; carbohydrates 10.5g; fiber 1.2g; cholesterol 32mg; iron 0.6mg; sodium 148mg; calcium 16mg.
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