How to Make Almost Fat-Free Green Onion Potato Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic summer side dishes, potato salad is always a crowd-pleaser. But traditional potato salad recipes often call for a heavy dose of mayonnaise, making them high in fat and calories. If you're looking for a healthier alternative that still delivers on flavor and creaminess, our Almost Fat-Free Green Onion Potato Salad is the perfect recipe for you.

This potato salad recipe gets its creaminess from a combination of Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard, eliminating the nee...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped, dark green parts separated from white and light green parts
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • ¾ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool enough to handle. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir white and light green onion pieces until soft and slightly golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, stir, and remove skillet from heat.
  • Stir potatoes, green onion-garlic mixture, dark green onion pieces, yogurt, yellow mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until evenly combined.
  • Nutrition

    180 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 47mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 872mg