Main Dish Potato Salad
Description
This classic Main Dish Potato Salad is a comforting crowd-pleaser that brings home-style flavor to any table. Unlike traditional mayonnaise-heavy versions, this recipe uses creamed small-curd cottage cheese for a lighter, yet rich and creamy texture that blends beautifully with the potatoes. The addition of fully cooked ham and hard-boiled eggs makes it substantial enough to serve as a main course or a generous side dish. Fresh parsley, green onions, and celery add vibrant crunch and color, while a hint of mustard and sugar balances the saltiness.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large salad bowl, combine the creamed small-curd cottage cheese, sour cream, prepared mustard, sugar, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley.
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Stir the dressing mixture until smooth and well blended.
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Add the cooked, peeled, and diced new potatoes to the bowl.
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Add the cubed fully cooked ham, sliced green onions, finely chopped celery, and chopped hard-cooked eggs.
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Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
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Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled.
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To serve, arrange a bed of lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
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Spoon the chilled potato salad onto the lettuce leaves.
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Sprinkle the top with paprika for color and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 58.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.6g4%
- Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
- Cholesterol 8.4mg3%
- Sodium 218.4mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.0g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 1.6g
- Protein 6.6g14%
* 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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