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    15/06/2019 Dinner Recipes

    Healthy Potato Salad with Greek Yoghurt

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    This healthy potato salad is made with no mayo but uses Greek yoghurt instead and is bulked out with cucumber. This is a super easy recipe perfect as a summer side dish.

    Nothing says summer like a potato salad!

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    Potato salad is just quintessential summer food. It's great for barbecues and picnics as well as simple summer dinners which pretty much makes it the ultimate side dish.

    It goes great with grilled meats or fish. I've served it with baked mackerel, garlic prawns and mushroom burgers to name just a few but it's so versatile it can really work with anything.

    Although your classic potato salad is made with a heavy mayo dressing I decided to lighten things up and make this a healthy version with a Greek yoghurt dressing and plenty of cucumber and herbs which really amps up the freshness.

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    Why we love this healthy potato salad:

    • First off it's healthier than your usual potato salad because it uses Greek yoghurt for the dressing instead of mayo. This also gives it a delicious tangy flavour
    • It's also packed full of herbs like dill and parsley which gives it so much extra flavour while still keeping it healthy
    • I added half a cucumber to this recipe which bulks it out and gives it a delicious crunchy freshness perfect for a hot summer's day
    • It's such an easy recipe which anyone can make so it's great to make for your next summer celebration
    • It can also be made ahead so it's ideal for taking along to a picnic or barbecue
    • This is a vegetarian and gluten free recipe

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    Potato Salad with Greek Yoghurt Ingredients:

    • New Potatoes: Cut to similar sizes for equal cooking times
    • Cucumber: Chopped into small chunks
    • Greek Yoghurt: For a lightened up dressing with a delicious tangy flavour
    • Olive Oil
    • Garlic
    • Fresh Dill
    • Fresh Parsley

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    How to make  potato salad with yoghurt:

    1. Cook the potatoes: Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Cut the potatoes to equal sizes and add to the water, boil for 10 minutes.
    2. Make the dressing: Whisk together the yoghurt, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs. Season well. 
    3. Finish the salad: Add the potatoes and cucumber to a large bowl, pour over the dressing and toss to coat.

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    Expert tips for making healthy potato salad:

    • If you want to add any extra vegetables to this potato salad something like chopped spring onions or finely diced carrot could work really well
    • This salad can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days
    • If you're not a fan of dill and parsley you can definitely use different herbs like coriander or basil for a change of flavour
    • I prefer to use full fat Greek yoghurt in my recipes as it has a creamier flavour and texture but if you're still looking to lighten things up then a low fat yoghurt will still work

    Want more? Try these other summer salad recipes!

    • Greek Style Grilled Corn Salad
    • Salmon Salad with Watercress & Edamame
    • Thai Green Mango Salad
    • 15 Minute Noodle Salad with Peanut Sesame Dressing
    • Chicken Shawarma Salad
    • Halloumi Salad with Kale & Tahini Dressing
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    Healthy Potato Salad with Greek Yoghurt

    This healthy potato salad is made with no mayo but uses Greek yoghurt instead and is bulked out with cucumber. This is a super easy recipe perfect as a summer side dish.
    4.43 from 7 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Traditional
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 264kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 800 g New Potatoes
    • Salt
    • ½ Cucumber chopped

    Dressing

    • 4 tablespoon Greek Yoghurt
    • 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 clove Garlic crushed
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped
    • Salt and Pepper
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    Instructions

    • Halve the large new potatoes so that they're all around the same size. Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add plenty of salt. Add the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes until soft. Drain and leave to cool.
    • Add the cooled potatoes to a large bowl with the cucumber. Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients with a large pinch of salt and pepper and pour over the potatoes. Toss and serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Healthy Potato Salad with Greek Yoghurt
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 264 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Cholesterol 1mg0%
    Sodium 20mg1%
    Potassium 893mg26%
    Carbohydrates 37g12%
    Fiber 5g20%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 105IU2%
    Vitamin C 42.1mg51%
    Calcium 47mg5%
    Iron 1.8mg10%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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    1. Diana says

      June 16, 2019 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      I love potato salad and usually make it with mayo, but this version sounds much healthier will have to give it a try!

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    2. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

      June 16, 2019 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      I love the idea of having dill and cucumber for extra flavour and lightening the whole salad with yoghurt sounds so light and refreshing too.

      Reply
    3. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      June 16, 2019 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      Potato salad is one of my favourite dishes in the summer and this looks so delicious and healthy too!

      Reply
    4. Ben Myhre says

      June 16, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      What a pretty Potato Salad! I love that you are using yoghurt in this instead of the mayo that I am used it. It adds an interesting zing to the recipe and also lightens it up so it doesn't feel like I am eating a brick.

      Reply

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