Potato Salad Recipe
Why not try out this healthier version of potato salad. Scared of carbohydrates? Seek a registered dietitians advice on recipes, healthier carbohydrate sources and portion size. Click here to find a dietitian in your area.
Ingredients
boiled and cooled down potatoes 2-3 Tbsp lite mayonnaise 3/4 cup greek or plain yoghurt lemon juice wholegrain mustard salt and pepper, paprika, dried herbs and garlic to taste
Instructions
Boil potatoes with their skins intact
Once boiled and soft, allow the potatoes to cool down
Once cool, cut into smaller bite size portions (keep in a mixing bowl)
Add 2-3 Tbsp of lite mayonnaise or if you use Trim/ Salad Cream, you may add a little more (3-6 Tbsp)
Add 3/4 cup of greek or plain yoghurt
Season with lemon juice, 1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tsp paprika, 1 Tbsp dried herbs and garlic, salt and pepper to taste
Mix well and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving
Can decorate with a leaf of fresh basil if you like
For variation to this recipe – Add Basil Pesto Potato Salad (add 3 Tbsp basil pesto) or Sundried Tomato Paste Salad (add 3 Tbsp sundried tomato paste)
Enjoy with family and friends!
DID YOU KNOW?
Cooled down potatoes have a lower GI
Trim mayonnaise or Salad cream has a lower fat content compared to lite mayonnaise (which is why you can use more, as seen above)
Plain yoghurt has a lower fat content compare to Greek yoghurt however the taste of the potato salad will be enhanced should you choose use Greek yoghurt
Using higher fat ingredients may affect your weight loss goals (depending on other choices)
Flavour your food – you will enjoy it more! Choose your flavours wisely.
