Red Potato Salad

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, crisp salad combining waxy red potatoes with fresh vegetables and Italian dressing.
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Red Potato Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 174.8

Description

This refreshing Red Potato Salad is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, ideal for warm-weather gatherings or as a light side dish. Unlike heavy mayonnaise-based versions, this salad uses a zesty Italian dressing that coats the tender, quartered red potatoes without weighing them down. The addition of crunchy celery, sweet red bell peppers, and sharp green onions provides a satisfying crunch and aromatic bite. While the original recipe includes cheese, it can easily be adapted for vegan diets by omitting the dairy. The waxy nature of red potatoes ensures they hold their shape beautifully during boiling. This dish shines at picnics, barbecues, or potlucks, offering a colorful and healthy alternative to traditional potato salads. It tastes even better when chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the quartered red potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with enough water to submerge them completely.
  2. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander.
  5. Allow the potatoes to cool to room temperature.
  6. While the potatoes cool, prepare the vegetables: shred the cheddar cheese (if using), slice the celery, cut the red pepper into 1-inch chunks, and slice the green onions.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheese, celery, red pepper chunks, and green onions.
  8. Add the cooled potatoes to the bowl with the vegetables.
  9. Pour the bottled Italian salad dressing over the potato and vegetable mixture.
  10. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  11. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 174.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 13.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 38.6g13%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 4.5g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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