5.0 from 9 votes
Vegan Potato Salad (Oil-Free!)
This potato salad features tender potatoes and crunchy veggies coated in a creamy dressing. It's just as tasty as the classic version, but made with healthier whole food plant-based ingredients!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 (1-cup servings)
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. fingerling potatoes (or regular red or Yukon gold)
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 3 celery stalks (about 1 cup)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh dill
For the creamy dressing:
- 3/4 cup vegan cashew mayo
- 3 Tbsp. stoneground mustard
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Rinse potatoes and cut into about 3/4-inch chunks.
- Place potatoes in a medium-large saucepan. Fill with water until it's 1 inch above potatoes. Add 1/4 tsp. salt to water if desired.
- Place saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5-6 minutes or until fork-tender (not mushy).
- While potatoes are cooking, prepare vegetables: Finely dice onion, dice celery, and shred/grate carrot.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, add all dressing ingredients. Stir to combine. (I use the full 1/2 tsp. salt in the cashew mayo recipe to help bring out all the flavors.)
- In a large mixing bowl, add drained potatoes, vegetables, and fresh dill (chopped). Add dressing and toss well. Salt & pepper to taste. Can serve immediately, but it's even better after chilling.*
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Notes
- *Chilling: The flavors intensify as it chills, so it's great made at least 4 hours in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Variations: Add fresh parsley, chives, chopped pickles or pickle relish, capers, lemon juice, smoked paprika, bell pepper, etc.
- Yield: Recipe makes about 8 cups potato salad.
- Inspiration: Recipe inspired by a potato salad I enjoyed at the Marquette, MI Food Co-op.
- Recipe originally published March 2018. Updated June 2024.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Potassium
665mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2578IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8(1-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Potassium | 665mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2578IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.