This easy and delicious Potato Salad makes the ideal side for so many meals year-round as you can serve it warm or cold. You can also make it ahead of time when you are busy.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Ingredients
8potatoes
4tbspwhole-egg mayonnaise
1tbspolive oil
1tbspapple cider vinegar
1tbsproughly chopped baby capers
1tbspfinely chopped gherkin (dill pickle)
½tbspfinely chopped red onion
1tbspfinely chopped fresh dill (optional)
½tspsea salt flakes
½tspcracked black pepper
Instructions
Add the whole potatoes (skin on) and ½ cup (125 ml) of tap water to a large, microwave-safe container. Place the lid slightly ajar and cook in the microwave for 10 minutes. You should easily be able to pierce the potatoes with a fork once cooked. If firm, continue cooking in 2-minute intervals (see note 1 for stovetop method).
Once the potatoes are cooked, leave them to cool for 5–10 minutes.
Peel the skin off the potatoes using your fingers and a butter knife. It will peel off easily.
Once peeled, cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. They may crumble a little, and that’s okay.
Combine the remaining ingredients and toss them through the potatoes. Serve warm or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Note 1 - Stovetop potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water, so they are submerged by at least 5 cm (2 inches) of water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain and set aside, ready to use.Note 2 - I normally factor 2 medium potatoes per person if you want to scale this recipe up
MAKE AHEAD
Prepare the salad ingredients and the dressing. Refrigerate separately in airtight containers until ready to serve, for up to 2 days. Combine the ingredients with the dressing when ready to serve.
LEFTOVERS
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 2 days. The potatoes will absorb the dressing and the salad will become less creamy, but the taste will still be delicious. Not suitable to freeze.
Nutrition Facts
Potato Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
502
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
557
mg
24
%
Potassium
1815
mg
52
%
Carbohydrates
75
g
25
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
46
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
84
mg
102
%
Calcium
59
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.