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Potatoes should be al dente, slightly firm. Aim for the same sized potatoes so they cook evenly. You wont’ lose much flesh, if any at all, and then you can cube them into small pieces. Don’t be afraid to ‘manhandle’ the potatoes when peeling them.

#SWEET OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD SKIN#

Simply pinch and pull the skin away from the flesh of the potatoes, as shown above. Cooking the potatoes whole yields the best flavor, and they are really easy to peel once cooled a bit.Assemble the potato salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed potatoes, veggies, dressing, and mix until combined.Īnd that’s it, now you can enjoy the potato salad as is or chill before serving.Prep optional veggies: While the potatoes are boiling, prep the veggies.Alternatively, cut the potatoes first and boil. Peel the potatoes, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Drain and rinse the potatoes under cool running water, let cool a few minutes. Boil Potatoes: In a large pot, cover the potatoes with about 1 1/2 inch water, boil, covered askew, for 15 – 20 minutes.Make the dressing while waiting for the water to boil for the potatoes. Dressing: Mix the dressing together in a small bowl.Always start with small amounts, adding more as you like. Fresh Herbs – The most common herbs are parsley, chives, and dill, but cilantro and tarragon work well too.I suggest using about 1/2 cup, finely diced, of any of these veggies, in any combination you like. Veggies – Colored bell peppers, olives, cucumber, or radish all add color, crunch, and flavor.

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Lemon or Vinegar – To add a little tanginess and brightness to the dressing we like to add a little acid, using either 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or juice of 1/2 lemon (my favorite is lemon).įeel free to add whatever you like, making your own very best potato salad!.

Celery Seed – The ground celery seed is a favorite of ours and adds wonderful flavor, so don’t skimp on it unless you have to.

And if all you have is dijon, you’ll be fine. If you love mustard, feel free to double the amount.

Mustard – The dressing calls for yellow mustard, which is really delicious and not overpowering at all.

If you prefer to use an oil-free dressing try the tahini-dijon dressing in this Chickpea Potato Salad, it’s fantastic! If using store bought mayo, I like to add 2 tablespoons of purified water to the dressing as store bought mayo tends to be very heavy.

Vegan mayo – Use store bought or make your own vegan mayo (it’s so easy to make and tastes amazing).

Dill pickle or sweet relish – I don’t usually add relish, but I know it’s a favorite and have it added for those who love it.

I typically use green onion, but red onion would be great too, adding extra color.

Celery – It’s cool, crunchy and a classic potato salad ingredient, but can be omitted if you’re not a fan.

You can use russet, just be sure to cook them al dente. They hold their shape well after cooking and won’t turn to mush.

Potatoes – The best potatoes for potato salad are waxy potatoes such as Yukon gold (my favorite), red or white.

In this recipe, chopped boiled potatoes, onion, celery, and optional relish are tossed with a creamy mayo dressing for a classic whole food, plant based potato salad side dish everyone will love! Serving Suggestions Ingredients You’ll Need

And it’s great all year long – summer, spring, fall and winter! Plus, it’s dairy free so you don’t have to worry about it sitting out. When you need a side dish to take along to picnics, potlucks or BBQ’s, this is a perfect quick and easy side that’s a true crowd pleaser. You can easily build upon the classic base, making your own ‘best’ vegan potato salad! This old-time family favorite vegan potato salad is made with a few simple ingredients and creamy mayo dressing that’s simply the best! It’s just like mom used to make, minus the hard-boiled eggs.Ĭustomize it by adding more colorful veggies, or maybe add a little more of the dressing if you love it extra creamy. If you’re anything like me, you love potato salad in just about any form! You may already be familiar with this Fresh Herb Potato Salad, Curried Potato Salad, Creamy Dill Potato Salad, and German Potato Salad with Dill, all of which are fantastic!

It’s a ‘tried and true’, easy customizable recipe that’s ready in about 30 minutes! This classic Southern style Vegan Potato Salad is a crowd-pleasing favorite with tender potatoes and perfectly seasoned creamy mayo and mustard dressing.