Potato Salad - Pinch Of Nom (2024)

  • 10MINS
  • 25MINS
  • Serves 4
  • 154KCAL

Our slimming friendly Potato Salad is a classic summertime or BBQ side dish which is great if you're counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.

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  • Vegetarian

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NutritionPer Serving

  • Calories154
  • Carbs26g
  • Protein10g
  • Fat0.5g
  • Saturates0.01g
  • Sugars6g

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For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card below. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff in the blurb!

Our Potato Salad is a fantastic addition to any picnic or as part of a barbecue. We’ve used quark and fat free natural yoghurt in this recipe to cut down on the amount of calories and Points without compromising on the creamy taste.

You could even add some extra vegetables like some sweetcorn or peppers for extra crunch. Chopped up pickles such as gherkins or even chopped up boiled eggs would also taste amazing!

You can also enjoy this Potato Salad dish when served as a light lunch or as an accompaniment to a summer dinner.

What diets is this Potato Salad suitable for?

This Potato Salad recipe is suitable for vegetarian and gluten free diets.

It can be made suitable for dairy free diets by swapping the following ingredients out for dairy free versions;

  • Quark
  • Fat free natural yoghurt

Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.

Do you need any special ingredients to make this Potato Salad?

Nope! This recipe is super simple and you can find all of the ingredients in your local supermarket.

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Delicious served with a BBQ

Added 1/2 tsp garlic granules to the yogurt mix.

Very enjoyable as a side

Taste very nice I added garlic & herb soft cheese and some cucumber to mine and it's delicious also added a tbsp of honey for some sweetness to it

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How many calories are in this Potato Salad?

There are 166 calories per portion in this Potato Salad, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.

This Potato Salad is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled dietand fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.

As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.

Step 1

Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water.

Step 2

Finely chop the spring onion and chives.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together the quark, yoghurt, chopped chives and spring onions (reserve some for garnishing).

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Step 4

Season with some sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then set aside in the fridge.

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Step 5

When the potatoes are cooked, remove from the pan and allow to cool enough to handle – you can run them under cold water to speed this up a bit.

Step 6

Cut the potatoes in half or quarters, depending on size, then mix them in with the quark mixture.

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What could I serve with this Potato Salad?

This Potato Salad works really well when served as part of a picnic or buffet table alongside any of the following dishes:

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How do you know when this Potato Salad is cooked?

You’ll need to cook the potatoes for around 25 minutes or until they are tender.

Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.

How long can you keep this Potato Salad in the fridge?

Make sure to refrigerate this dish in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Potato Salad in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.

Can you freeze Potato Salad?

No, we wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe.

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Potato Salad

Our slimming friendly Potato Salad is a classic summertime or BBQ side dish which is great if you're counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarian
  • Prep Time

    10 MINS

  • Cook Time

    25 MINS

  • KCals 154
  • Carbs 26G
  • Serving

    4 4

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Ingredients

  • 600 g new potatoes
  • 160 g quark
  • 120 g fat free natural yoghurt
  • 5 g chives chopped
  • 3 spring onions
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

  1. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water.
  2. Finely chop the spring onion and chives.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the quark, yoghurt, chopped chives and spring onions (reserve some for garnishing).
  4. Season with some sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then set aside in the fridge.
  5. When the potatoes are cooked, remove from the pan and allow to cool enough to handle - you can run them under cold water to speed this up a bit.
  6. Cut the potatoes in half or quarters, depending on size, then mix them in with the quark mixture.

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CatSunday 28th May 2023

How long does the potato salad keep for?

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    SharonMonday 29th May 2023

    Hi Kat, you can keep Potato Salad in the fridge for up to about 3 days in a covered container. Hope this helps.

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CkSunday 13th February 2022

Is it 154 calories per serving or for the whole amount for 4 servings

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    SharonMonday 14th February 2022

    Hi Ck, this recipe is 154 calories for 1 serving. Hope this helps and thanks for your question.

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KerySaturday 8th May 2021

Instead of quark would this recipe work with low fat Greek yoghurt instead?

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    HollyMonday 10th May 2021

    Hey Kery, yes you could swap the quark for some Greek yoghurt and alter the calories accordingly, hope that helps!

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FionaWednesday 27th January 2021

How many portions from this recipe please?

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    HollyWednesday 27th January 2021

    Hi Fiona, this recipe serves 4 but if you scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page on the website there is a little arrow by servings and you can alter up or down to serve more or less people. Hope that helps!

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Sue bondSaturday 3rd August 2019

Yum just working my way through your book huge thank you love it all the yummy food delish thanks again regards big fan (but getting smaller) lol cheers

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    Emma TTuesday 24th September 2019

    Ahhhh fab, so glad you’re enjoying it! ????

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Elizabeth CohenMonday 15th October 2018

What can I use instead of quark please?

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    Lesley ConleySaturday 25th April 2020

    What can I use instead of quark please

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      Sharon FitzpatrickFriday 15th May 2020

      Hi Lesley, you could use some light cream cheese instead of the quark, of just leave it out and just use yogurt. Hope this helps.

Elaine wReSunday 23rd April 2017

Hi I cannot see any size of the ingrediants

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    KateMonday 24th April 2017

    Hi Elaine
    Scroll down for the full ingredient list and method

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FAQs

How do you keep potatoes from getting mushy in potato salad? ›

Cook the potatoes properly: Overcooking potatoes can cause them to become too soft and mushy. To prevent this, boil the potatoes until they are just tender, but not falling apart. Drain the potatoes and let them cool completely before adding the dressing.

Should you rinse potatoes in cold water after boiling for potato salad? ›

Rinsing potatoes helps remove excess starch, so it is recommended to rinse the potatoes before cooking. To ensure even more starch is out of the way, it's recommended that they even be quickly rinsed after boiling. We recommend using hot water for rinsing after boiling and cold water prior to boiling.

Is it better to boil potatoes whole or cut up for potato salad? ›

Drop a whole russet into the pot and by the time the outside has cooked through, the inside will still be raw. Larger potatoes should be cubed to ensure they cook evenly (peeled first if desired). Smaller potatoes tend to have thin skins and can be boiled whole, no peeling required.

Which type of potato is best for potato salad? ›

Russet, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes (new potatoes) are all excellent for potato salad. They do cook at different rates so be sure to adjust cook time depending on which type of potato you select.

What goes bad first in potato salad? ›

But the truth is, mayonnaise isn't your main concern when it comes to spoilage. The actual culprit is the potatoes.

Why does my potato salad taste so bland? ›

If it's a potato salad, be sure to let the potatoes cool (the starch cells close up) before adding any dressing or salad mixture. Warm potatoes will soak up the liquids. Taste an hour after mixing and see if the spices need tweaking. Mashed potatoes do the same thing if you add in the garlic or cheddar cheese too soon.

What are all the ingredients for potato salad? ›

Stir mayonnaise, pickles, hard-cooked eggs, red onion, celery, mustard, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Fold in cooled potatoes until well combined. For best flavor, chill potato salad in the refrigerator until chilled or overnight before serving.

What makes homemade potato salad watery? ›

Potatoes can retain moisture. To prevent this, drain the potatoes very well in a colander or pot. Allow all the steam to escape the potatoes before mixing them with the dressing and other ingredients.

Why don't you peel potatoes for potato salad? ›

There's no reason at all, so my advice is to leave the skins on. The skin on a potato adds a nice texture and flavor to the potato salad and it's also the healthiest part.

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