Red Potato Salad Recipe
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4.9
Red Potato Salad Recipe
Description
The Red Potato Salad begins by boiling cut red baby potatoes until tender. While they cook, a dressing blends Dijon mustard, olive oil, red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, finely diced red onion, and green bell pepper, seasoned with salt and pepper. The warm potatoes are mixed into the dressing, allowing the flavors to meld, and scallions are added for a fresh, crisp bite. The salad can be enjoyed shortly after preparation, served at room temperature or chilled from the refrigerator.
This salad offers a combination of soft potato texture and the crunch of peppers and onions, balanced by the tangy, slightly creamy dressing. It's suitable as a side for picnics, barbecues, or casual meals, pairing well with grilled meats or sandwiches.
Accurate measurement and cutting of ingredients enhance even cooking and consistent flavor distribution.
Ingredients
- 4 cups red potatoes cut in small pieces, baby
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 3 scallions (diced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise reduced fat
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until soft, approx 10 minutes. Drain.
- While the potatoes are boiling, combine red onion, green pepper, mustard, olive oil, vinegar and mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper.
- Once the potatoes are done, toss them into the bowl with dressing and add scallions and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are cut into small, evenly sized pieces for uniform cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cups | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.8g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3.2g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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