This No Mayo Potato Salad is full of flavor and is a light side dish that is perfect this summer. Simple to make using fresh ingredients this no mayo potato salad is filled with fresh herbs and a delicious dressing that brings the whole dish to life without the heavy mayo. Serve with grilled vegetables, meat, or fish and enjoy at your next BBQ or potluck.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq, picnic, potatoes, salad, side dish, vegetarian
2poundssmall red potatoesscrubbed and sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
1tablespoonsea salt
1small red onionthinly sliced
1/4cupcapers
4-5green onionsgreen and white parts chopped
1stalk of celerydiced
1/4cupfresh parsleyminced
1/4cupof fresh basilminced
3tablespoonsfresh dillminced
For the dressing:
1/4cupextra virgin olive oil
1/2of a lemonjuiced
3tablespoonsWhite Wine Vinegar
2teaspoonsDijon Mustard
3garlic clovesminced
1/2teaspoonsea salt
1/8teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
In a large pot add the sliced potatoes and 1 tbsp. salt. Cover the potatoes with water.
Bring the potatoes a boil over medium- high heat. Reduce to medium-low heat and cook for about 6-7 minutes or until the potatoes can be pierced easily with a knife. Don't overcook. Cool the potatoes.
Add the cooked potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Add in the red onion, capers, green onions and celery and gently toss.
Mix in the parsley, basil and dill and gently combine.
In a mason jar or salad dressing container combine the olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
Pour the dressing over the potato salad and gently toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
STORAGE: This salad will last up to 3 days in the fridge. I usually will add more dressing when I serve the leftovers.
You can add a variety of other ingredients including roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese or artichokes.