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Hearty Potato Salad – Healthy Option
Our lightened up version of hearty potato salad is full of flavor and texture–you’ll never miss the extra fat and calories. This is your go-to summer side!
The Backstory: Did you know that everyone’s favorite summer side dish is often loaded down with spoonfuls of sugar (yes, sugar!) gobs of oil, full-fat mayonnaise and other high-fat, unhealthy ingredients? Who can even taste the potatoes when they’re buried in so many other things? My recipe for Hearty Potato Salad lets you enjoy the creaminess that makes potato salad so delicious, without the extra fat or sugar. More of the Backstory after the recipe…
Hearty Potato Salad - Healthy Option
This potato salad is the perfect side dish for sandwiches, wraps, burgers or hot dogs. It tastes just like your favorite deli potato salad but isn't drenched in heavy mayo or dressing.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound red potatoes, unpeeled
- 3 tbsp. onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp. light mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp. dried parsley
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
Instructions
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Place potatoes in a saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and cool under refrigeration.
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Chop the potatoes. Add the onions, mayonnaise, parsley, pepper, and salt to the potatoes and toss.
Recipe Notes
| Nutrition Information | Per Serving |
| Calories: | 120 |
| Total Fat: | 3g |
| Saturated Fat: | 0g |
| Trans Fat: | 0g |
| Cholesterol: | 5mg |
| Protein: | 2g |
| Carbohydrates: | 21g |
| Sodium: | 210mg |
| Fiber: | 2g |
…The Backstory continues: You can find this recipe and many more in my latest cookbook, Healthy Meals for Your Busy Life. In my new book, I’ve created a collection of delicious and satisfying meals from Lemon Poppy Seed Cake to Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Spirals — that you can prepare in 30 minutes or less. I know you’ll love them and that they’ll leave you feeling full, satisfied, and happy that you’ve made healthful choices that don’t sacrifice on taste!
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Franceen Friefeld, RD., LD., P.H.Ec.
Franceen is one of country's leading voices in nutrition and health with 30 + years of experience as a senior food management executive, author, speaker, and TV host. Fran's followers adore her because she believes you should be able to have your kugel and not feel guilty about it. Her recipes, humor, and realistic approach to enjoying food and cutting through the hype of fad diets and quick fixes are what make her approach to a balanced lifestyle loved by so many.
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