No-Mayo Potato Salad
This no-mayo potato salad uses red potatoes tossed with a tangy white wine vinegar and olive oil dressing, combined with Dijon mustard, sliced red onion, and fresh herbs like dill, basil, and parsley. The salad balances a bright, slightly acidic flavor with the earthiness of the potatoes and freshness from the herbs. It can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, making it versatile for different serving preferences. The vinegar absorption into still-warm potatoes gives depth to the salad’s flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potato red
- 5 tablespoons white wine vinegar , divided
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ red onion sliced (about 1 cup, small
- 2 tablespoons dill minced fresh
- 2 tablespoons basil minced, fresh
- 2 tablespoons Italian flat-leaf parsley minced
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, and cook the potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain well.
- As soon as the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half and place them in a large mixing bowl. While the potatoes are still hot, sprinkle them with 3 tablespoons of the vinegar and let cool to absorb the vinegar.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, remaining 2 tablespoons of vinegar, Dijon mustard, kosher salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss. Add the sliced onion and minced herbs and toss again. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Keeps in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- The potato salad improves in flavor after a day or two when the vinegar and herbs marry with the potatoes.
- For freshness after storage, add a little extra minced herbs before serving.
- Use red potatoes for a waxy texture that holds shape well after cooking.
- It can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled according to preference.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 784mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 15.1mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.