Best 5 Simply Lite Potato Salad Recipes

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Craving a summer staple that's bursting with flavor and freshness? Look no further than the "simply lite potato salad"! This lightened-up dish combines tender potatoes, tangy dressing, and crisp vegetables for a refreshing and flavorful side dish, perfect for warm-weather gatherings or weeknight dinners. With a focus on simplicity, this recipe brings out the natural flavors of its ingredients, creating a dish that's anything but ordinary.

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CLASSIC LIGHT POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Classic Light Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 1/2 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb small white potatoes
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and chopped
1 egg white, hard boiled, chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
3 pinches paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender when pricked with a knife. Drain and cool the potatoes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, mustard and celery.
  • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl. Add the hard boiled egg and egg white and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. (This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.)
  • Just before serving, stir in the red onion. Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle the paprika on top.

SIMPLY LITE POTATO SALAD



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This is a super easy potato salad that I serve all summer long when cooking out, plus during the other seasons whenever we have baked ham. Since it uses light mayo, a lot of the fat is cut out, but you really can't tell, so indulge away!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs potatoes
1 -1 1/2 cup light mayonnaise (Hellmann's preferred)
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8-1/4 cup bacon bits

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water until fork tender.
  • Chill in refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
  • Peel skin from potatoes (or leave on if you prefer) and cut into approx.
  • 1" chunks.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all other ingredients until combined well.
  • Pour in potatoes and stir gently until well coated.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.

LIGHT AND EASY GREEK POTATO SALAD



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Light, easy, hard to mess up, easily multiplied.

Provided by UAReba

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 red potatoes
¼ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 pinch ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Place red potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and chill in freezer until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • Slice potatoes and place into a large salad bowl; toss potatoes with green onion. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, rosemary, and red pepper in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss. Serve immediately or chill until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 149.6 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SIMPLE POTATO SALAD



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This was one of the first recipes I learned how to make. My aunt taught it to me; It's not fancy, but I like it!

Provided by Lisa T

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 red potatoes
2 eggs
1 ½ cups creamy salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool.
  • Peel the eggs and cut around the egg white; keep the yolk whole.
  • Dice the egg whites and potatoes. Combine in a mixing bowl and add the salad dressing.
  • Toss the potatoes and egg; crumble the egg yolk on top and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1059.4 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

LIGHT POTATO SALAD



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I know the potato salad I suggest is in culinary terms very un-American. I resolutely believe, however, that potatoes are so much better dressed in oil and vinegar (but it must be good wine vinegar) than blanketed in mayonnaise.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Salt
5 pounds new potatoes, creamers or other small (1-inch to 1 1/2-inch diameter) potatoes
6 scallions, thinly sliced into rings
2 tablespoons garlic-infused oil
10 slices ( 1/2 pound) bacon
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1/4 cup good-quality white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a large wide pan of salted water to a boil, and add potatoes. Boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, cut in two, and place in a large bowl. Add scallions, and toss gently to mix.
  • Return dry potato pan to medium heat, and add garlic oil and bacon. Cook bacon until very crisp, and transfer to paper towels.
  • Add mustard seeds to bacon fat in pan. After a few moments, they will begin to pop. Immediately turn off heat, and add vinegar and potato mixture. Toss together, then transfer back into bowl.
  • Cover salad with plastic wrap, and allow to rest at room temperature for about an hour. To serve, transfer to a serving bowl, and crumble crispy bacon on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 212, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 345 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes. Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes, hold their shape well and won't get too mushy when cooked.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are tender but not overcooked. You want them to be firm enough to hold their shape, but not so hard that they are difficult to chew.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before adding the other ingredients. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand when dressing the salad. You don't want to overpower the delicate flavors of the potatoes and vegetables.
  • Season the salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings until the salad is to your liking.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. Potato salad is a great dish to make ahead of time.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic summer side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make a potato salad that is both delicious and healthy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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