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family, recipes, summer · July 10, 2023

Sweet and Crunchy No-Mayo Potato Salad

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Sweet and Crunchy No Mayo Potato Salad. This lighter version potato salad is perfect for summer dinners and picnics with fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette dressing it hits the spot!

Sweet and Crunchy No-Mayo Potato Salad

Sweet and Crunchy No Mayo Potato Salad. This lighter version potato salad is perfect for summer dinners and picnics with fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette dressing it hits the spot!

I think potato salad is the quintessential dish of summer! It can be a main dish by adding protein and it is the BEST summer side dish. Of course, a classic potato salad is so good, but there are times that a no-may potato salad is an even BETTER option. For example, for picnics in the heat, a traditional mayo salad doesn’t do well. Also, there are folks that don’t like mayo, can you even believe?? Take my brother-in-law, he has a draconian aversion to mayo. My sister and brother-in-law just moved nearby so I decided to make an alternative version of the beloved summertime potato salad. And I have to say – I might love this version even more than the traditional mayo-laden potato salad. I brought this mayo-free potato salad to our Fourth of July event and it was a HIT!!

Healthier Potato Salad Recipe

Sweet and Crunchy No Mayo Potato Salad. This lighter version potato salad is perfect for summer dinners and picnics with fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette dressing it hits the spot!

Taking the mayonnaise out of potato salad takes some calories out as well as fat grams. For example, a traditional mayonnaise potato salad has 19 grams of fat, this version has 14. The traditional version has 300 calories, this version has 240. It also feels lighter!

Ingredients Needed to Make Sweet and Crunchy No-Mayo Potato Salad

Sweet and Crunchy No Mayo Potato Salad. This lighter version potato salad is perfect for summer dinners and picnics with fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette dressing it hits the spot!

There are only a few ingredients needed to make this yummy no-mayo potato salad.

  • 1.5- 2 Pounds of Potatoes. You can use any potatoes for this salad. I used fingerling potatoes.
  • 1 Onion – I used a sweet Walla Wall onion, but you can also use a yellow or purple onion.
  • White Wine Vinegar – this vinegar adds a sweet element to this potato salad and takes the bite out of the onions.
  • Olive Oil – I used a lemon-flavor olive oil but you can get the same lemon flavor by using regular olive oil and squeezing the juice from 1/2 a lemon or 1 Tbs. of lemon juice.
  • Lemon – see above.
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Herbs – I used dill and basil but you can use any herbs you want such as rosemary, thyme or parsley.

How to Make Sweet and Crunchy No-Mayo Potato Salad

Sweet and Crunchy No Mayo Potato Salad. This lighter version potato salad is perfect for summer dinners and picnics with fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette dressing it hits the spot!
  • small potatoes, skin left on
  • medium onion I used a sweet Walla Walla onion
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • freshly squeezed lemon, or lemon juice
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • dijon mustard
  • pepper
  • dill, fresh or dried chopped
  • basil, chopped

How Long Will Sweet and Crunchy Salad Last?

Sweet and Crunchy No Mayo Potato Salad. This lighter version potato salad is perfect for summer dinners and picnics with fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette dressing it hits the spot!

One of the things I love most about this potato salad recipe is that it last for a long time! You can make it the day before and it’s even better. The vinaigrette soaks into the onions and potatoes as the salad sits in the fridge. I make a big batch of the salad and eat it all week. It will last in the fridge for at least 4 days. And you can freshen it up by adding more fresh herbs.

Printable Recipe Sweet and Crunchy No-Mayo Potato Salad

Sweet and Crunchy No Mayo Potato Salad. This lighter version potato salad is perfect for summer dinners and picnics with fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette dressing it hits the spot!

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Sweet and Crunchy No-Mayo Potato Salad

Sweet and Crunchy No-Mayo Potato Salad. This lighter version potato salad is perfect for summer dinners and picnics with fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette dressing it hits the spot!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword BBQ salad, healthier salad, herbed potato salad, lighter potato salad, no-mayo potato salad, picnic salad, side salad, summer salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 289 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. small potatoes, skin left on
  • 1 medium onion I used a sweet Walla Walla onion
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbs. salt (to boil potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon, or lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbs. dill, fresh or dried chopped
  • 2 Tbs. basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Wash potatoes and drain.

  2. Put potatoes in a medium pot, add cold water to cover potatoes to 2 inches above the potatoes. Turn heat to high and let boil for 10-12 minutes for small potatoes. Increase boiling time if using larger potatoes. Check potatoes by putting a fork inside. If potatoes are soft on the inside, they are done.

  3. Once soft, take potatoes off heat. Put a colander in the sink and drain the potatoes in the colander.

  4. Put potatoes back in pot, pour vinegar over the potatoes while they are hot. The heat will let the potatoes absorb the vinegar while they are cooling.

  5. While the potatoes are cooling, make the vinaigrette.

Potato Salad Vinaigrette

  1. In a small add olive oil,lemon juice, salt and pepper and dijon mustard. Whisk to combine.

  2. Once potatoes are cooled, cut them in half and add them to a medium serving bowl.

  3. Add diced onions.

  4. Pour vinaigrette over the top of the potatoes and onions. Stir to cover.

  5. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top.

  6. Add herbs to the salad.

  7. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

  8. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Salad can be kept in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. It tastes even better the next day when all of the flavors have really combined. It's a great recipe to make the day before a dinner or party.

More Summer Salads

Here are a few more summer salads that are perfect for serving al fresco or for summer picnics or parties!

Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad. Celebrate warmer weather with this fresh orzo salad filled with summer vegetables and a fresh and light lemon herb vinaigrette dressing.

Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad

Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad. Celebrate warmer weather with this fresh orzo salad filled with summer vegetables and a fresh and light lemon herb vinaigrette dressing.

Roasted Herb Ranch Potato Salad. Flavorful herbs and potatoes are roasted, combined with crunchy veggies and a mouth-watering herbed ranch sauce for a potato salad that is out of this world!

Roasted Herb Ranch Potato Salad

Roasted Herb Ranch Potato Salad. Flavorful herbs and potatoes are roasted, combined with crunchy veggies and a mouth-watering herbed ranch sauce for a potato salad that is out of this world!

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Healthier BLT Ranch Chicken Salad is perfect to make for Summer inside a sandwich or on top of a bed of greens! Tangy ranch sauce and tender shredded chicken blend perfectly with crisp celery, onions and tomatoes topped with a sprinkle of crunchy bacon. It takes a BLT up a notch!

Chinese Chicken Salad is a family secret. Full of crisp cabbage, veggies, filling chicken breasts and topped with ramen noodles. Kids AND parents love it!

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Chinese Chicken Salad is a family secret. Full of crisp cabbage, veggies, filling chicken breasts and topped with ramen noodles. Kids AND parents love it!

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Sweet and Crunchy No Mayo Potato Salad. This lighter version potato salad is perfect for summer dinners and picnics with fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette dressing it hits the spot!

Pin this idea so you can find it when you want to give it a try! And tag me on Instagra mat @tatertotsandjello if you make this recipe! I would love to see it!

Have a Yummy Day!

xoxo

Posted By: Jen · In: family, recipes, summer

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Comments

  1. igtools says

    July 20, 2023 at 9:06 AM

    Thanks for this amazing potato salad.

    • Jen says

      July 21, 2023 at 12:21 AM

      I hope you give it a try!

Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

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