Easy Red Potato Salad with Greek Yogurt
Nothing says picnic like potato salad. And this easy red potato salad benefits from the use of both fresh herbs and Greek yogurt, an unexpected ingredient combination that gives it a creamy finish without heavy mayo.
Easy Red Potato Salad with Greek Yogurt and Fresh Herbs
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One of the reasons I’ve deemed this red potato salad as easy is my secret tip: you cook the potatoes in the microwave oven. In about three minutes, they are soft enough that you can add them to your potato salad ingredients.
Fresh herbs add a lot of flavor to this creamy version that comes together in just a few minutes. For best results, make this dish a day in advance so the flavors have a chance to fully develop.
Potato salads are a staple for most BBQs and family meals. This easy red potato salad with fresh herbs will elevate your dish to a restaurant-quality meal. Because it uses Greek yogurt, each serving has six grams of protein.
Serve as a side with chicken, steak, fish or any of your favorite proteins, such as chicken wings. Or the next time you’ve invited to a warm-weather picnic or potluck, bring this dish. Everyone will be begging you for the recipes.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes quartered
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe dish and add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave for 2-3 minutes or until fork tender. Note: cooking time will vary by microwave, so check after 2 minutes. Potatoes should be tender enough to split with a fork, but still firm.
Remove potatoes from the dish and drain. Spread out in a single layer on a large baking sheet to dry completely. Blot gently with a paper towel, if needed.
In a small glass bowl, add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, shallot, mustard and fresh herbs. Stir to combine thoroughly. Add potatoes to a separate bowl and gradually add mayonnaise mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste and stir to combine.
Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days. Enjoy!
Notes
When considering different types of potatoes you could use in a potato salad, you could easily transform this recipe from just using red potatoes to using different kinds altogether. For example, popular recipes for potato salad using three potatoes often combine red, russet and sweet potatoes.
Easy Red Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes quartered
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe dish and add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave for 2-3 minutes or until fork tender. Note: cooking time will vary by microwave, so check after 2 minutes. Potatoes should be tender enough to split with a fork, but still firm.
- Remove potatoes from the dish and drain. Spread out in a single layer on a large baking sheet to dry completely. Blot gently with a paper towel, if needed.
- In a small glass bowl, add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, shallot, mustard and fresh herbs. Stir to combine thoroughly. Add potatoes to a separate bowl and gradually add mayonnaise mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.