Lemony Potato Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Lemony Potato Salad
45 min.
8
219kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and vibrant side dish to complement your meals, this Lemony Potato Salad is the perfect choice. With its light, zesty flavors, it's a delightful twist on the classic potato salad, offering a combination of fresh lemon juice, grated zest, and a touch of sweetness from the sugar. The crispness of celery and the aromatic chives elevate this dish, making it not just delicious but also visually appealing.

What makes this potato salad stand out is its versatility. It's vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, so it caters to a wide range of dietary needs. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together, a barbecue, or preparing a family dinner, this dish is sure to impress your guests. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural flavors to shine through, creating a balance of creamy, tangy, and savory notes.

With just a bit of prep time and a few basic ingredients, this Lemony Potato Salad is ready in under an hour, making it the perfect side dish for any occasion. You can even prepare it a day ahead, allowing the flavors to marinate and develop even further. Serve it at room temperature for the best experience, and let the burst of citrus brighten your plate!

Ingredients

  • cup celery chopped ( 4 ribs)
  • 0.3 cup chives finely chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • pounds potato boiling
  • teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cover potatoes with water in a large pot and season well with salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, 12 to 20 minutes.
  2. While potatoes cook, stir together celery, mayonnaise, chives, lemon zest and juice, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Drain potatoes and cool completely, then halve or quarter.
  4. Add to dressing and toss to coat.
  5. Artezin Mendocino
  6. Zinfandel '07 orChâteau de Chamirey
  7. Mercurey Rouge '07
  8. Potato salad can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein6.24%
Fat43.17%
Carbs50.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.64
Glycemic Load
0.45
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.1891305330007%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.36mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Quercetin
1.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:219.28kcal
10.96%
Fat:10.75g
16.54%
Saturated Fat:1.71g
10.66%
Carbohydrates:28.35g
9.45%
Net Carbohydrates:25.19g
9.16%
Sugar:3.07g
3.41%
Cholesterol:5.88mg
1.96%
Sodium:129.71mg
5.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.49g
6.99%
Vitamin K:34.11µg
32.49%
Potassium:817.54mg
23.36%
Vitamin C:17.52mg
21.24%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.18%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.95%
Fiber:3.16g
12.65%
Copper:0.24mg
11.89%
Phosphorus:110.78mg
11.08%
Vitamin B3:2.01mg
10.04%
Magnesium:39.74mg
9.93%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.59%
Folate:37.96µg
9.49%
Iron:1.32mg
7.34%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.39%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.06%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.82%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.46%
Vitamin A:132.46IU
2.65%
Calcium:24.89mg
2.49%
Selenium:1.24µg
1.78%
Source:Epicurious