Cucumber Potato Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Cucumber Potato Salad
30 min.
8
185kcal

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Welcome to a refreshing culinary adventure with our Cucumber Potato Salad! This vibrant dish is perfect for any gathering, serving as a delightful side that complements a wide array of main courses. The star ingredients are the crisp English cucumber and the tender red-skinned potatoes, which come together to create a symphony of textures and flavors. Ideal for those following a vegetarian or gluten-free diet, this salad is both satisfying and healthy, clocking in at only 185 calories per serving.

What sets this potato salad apart is its creamy dressing, which blends smooth low-fat Greek yogurt and olive oil mayonnaise with bright, zesty notes from fresh dill and tangy red wine vinegar. Each bite bursts with refreshing goodness, enhanced by the subtle crunch of slivered red onions. Making this dish is a breeze; in just 30 minutes, you can prepare a dish that will impress your family and friends while also being a guilt-free indulgence.

This Cucumber Potato Salad can be made ahead of time, allowing you to focus on the main event of your meal. Chill the potatoes and dressing separately, and simply slice the cucumber just before serving for an impeccably fresh taste. Whether it's a summer barbecue or a cozy dinner, this dish promises to brighten your table and elevate your dining experience!

Ingredients

  •  cucumber english very thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup optional: dill fresh roughly chopped
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • 1.5 cups onion red dry rinsed
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 cup greek yogurt plain low-fat
  • 1.5 pounds potatoes - remove skin red
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • steamer basket

Directions

  1. Bring 1 in. water to a boil in a saucepan. Set whole potatoes in a steamer basket and steam in pan, covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in ice water, then pat dry.
  2. Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to combine.
  3. Quarter potatoes and put in a large bowl.
  4. Add onion, cucumber, and half the dressing; gently stir to coat.
  5. Add more dressing if you like, or save to use as a dip.
  6. Make ahead: Up to 2 days through step Chill potatoes and dressing separately and slice cucumber just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories185kcal
Protein8.15%
Fat52.37%
Carbs39.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.5
Glycemic Load
0.7
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.1886956782445%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2.78mg
Kaempferol
0.64mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
8.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:185.38kcal
9.27%
Fat:10.98g
16.9%
Saturated Fat:1.87g
11.67%
Carbohydrates:18.63g
6.21%
Net Carbohydrates:16.39g
5.96%
Sugar:3.64g
4.05%
Cholesterol:6.7mg
2.23%
Sodium:404.75mg
17.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.84g
7.69%
Vitamin K:31.76µg
30.25%
Vitamin C:13.1mg
15.88%
Potassium:513.56mg
14.67%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.24%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.13%
Fiber:2.24g
8.95%
Copper:0.15mg
7.51%
Phosphorus:74.96mg
7.5%
Folate:28.76µg
7.19%
Magnesium:28.71mg
7.18%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.4%
Vitamin A:290.62IU
5.81%
Iron:1.04mg
5.8%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.48%
Calcium:46.12mg
4.61%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.09%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.44%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.24%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.05%
Selenium:1.02µg
1.45%
Source:My Recipes