Craving a crowd-pleasing side dish that won't derail your healthy eating goals? Get ready to revolutionize your summer cookouts with this mouthwatering Low Fat Old Fashioned Potato Salad that proves healthy can be incredibly delicious! Packed with creamy Greek yogurt, zesty mustard, and perfectly cooked potatoes, this recipe is about to become your new go-to dish that will have everyone asking for seconds – without the guilt!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potatoes
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash potatoes thoroughly and cut into evenly sized 1-inch cubes, leaving the skin on for additional nutrients and fiber.
- Place potato cubes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water to enhance flavor during cooking.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for approximately 12-15 minutes until potatoes are tender but not mushy. Test doneness by piercing with a fork.
- Drain potatoes in a colander and allow them to cool completely at room temperature, which prevents the yogurt dressing from becoming runny.
- While potatoes are cooling, finely dice onions and celery into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the salad.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well-integrated.
- Once potatoes are completely cooled, gently fold in diced onions and celery.
- Pour the yogurt-mustard dressing over the potatoes and mix carefully to coat all ingredients without breaking the potato pieces.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together before serving.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Tips
- Keep the potato skins on for extra nutrients and a rustic look
- Use cold water when boiling potatoes to ensure even cooking
- Don't overcook the potatoes – they should be tender but still hold their shape
- Allow potatoes to cool completely before adding the dressing to prevent a runny texture
- Dice onions and celery uniformly for consistent flavor in every bite
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors develop
- Taste and adjust seasonings just before serving for the perfect balance
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like chives or dill to the dressing
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer taste if you're not strictly watching calories
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 123kcal
Carbohydrates: 26g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 1mg
