Description
Classic Italian Potato Salad (No-Mayo!) is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer gatherings. This salad is a delightful alternative to traditional potato salads, featuring tender baby red potatoes tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette and enhanced with fresh herbs. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners, this no-mayo recipe allows the natural flavors of the potatoes to shine without the heaviness of mayonnaise. Plus, it can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully as it marinates. Enjoy this light yet satisfying dish that will impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz baby red new potatoes (quartered)
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- ¼ c extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- Fresh parsley and chives for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Quarter the baby red potatoes and place them in a large pot. Cover with cold water.
- Cook the Potatoes: Bring water to a boil, add kosher salt, reduce heat, and simmer until tender (about 8-10 minutes). Drain.
- Make the Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, pepper, parsley, and chives in a bowl.
- Combine: Toss warm potatoes with vinaigrette until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning.
- Marinate: Let it sit at room temperature for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg