How to Make Healthier Old-Fashioned Potato Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of traditional and comforting dishes, but also looking for healthy alternatives, then this Healthier Old-Fashioned Potato Salad recipe is for you. A classic dish at barbecues, picnics, and potlucks, potato salad is a beloved side that often features mayonnaise and heavy dressings. However, this healthier version of the old-fashioned recipe swaps out some of the traditional ingredients for lighter, fresher options, without sacrificing any of the flavor or nostalgia.

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Ingredients

  • 5 potatoes
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup sweet pickle relish
  • ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, then cool, peel, and chop.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, place eggs into a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from the hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Chop the whites; discard the yolks or save for another use.
  • Combine potatoes, egg whites, celery, onion, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, celery seed, garlic, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Nutrition

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 264mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 665mg