Cooking at Home - Red Potato Salad

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Red Potato Salad - USDA

Makes: 4 Servings

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.

Source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup