Lighter Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Lighter Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs new potatoes, cut in half if large; 3 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 cups plain Greek yogurt or 2 cups plain yogurt, see thickening method below; ⅓ cup sour cream; 4 green onions, chopped; ¼ cup fresh chives, snipped; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 ½ tablespoons prepared horseradish; 1 tablespoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 lbs new potatoes, cut in half if large
3 teaspoons salt, divided
2 cups plain Greek yogurt or 2 cups plain yogurt, see thickening method below
⅓ cup sour cream
4 green onions, chopped
¼ cup fresh chives, snipped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with cold water and 2 teaspoons of salt; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 12 minutes; drain and cool.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, sour cream, green onions, chives, lemon juice, horseradish, sugar, pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
3
Quarter potatoes and add to dressing; toss to coat and refrigerate until serving.
4
**Note: Regular plain yogurt can be used.
5
Line a large strainer with cheesecloth and arrange over a bowl.
6
Place regular yogurt in cheesecloth and let water drip off for about 20 minutes or so.
7
It should then be the consistence of Greek yogurt, at a fraction of the cost!

475

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs new potatoes, cut in half if large, 3 teaspoons salt, divided, 2 cups plain Greek yogurt or 2 cups plain yogurt, see thickening method below, ⅓ cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Lighter Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lighter Potato Salad

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